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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,701.64, 4,302,048.40 and 846,408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,701.64, 4,302,048.40 and 846,408.84 is: 1,269,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,701.64 : 4,302,048.40 = 846,408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,701.64/4,302,048.40 = 846,408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,701.64x = 4,302,048.40 × 846,408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,701.64x = 3,641,291,795,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,291,795,867.86/2,868,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,317.01

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