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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,733.82, 4,303,886.57 and 846,977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,733.82, 4,303,886.57 and 846,977.06 is: 1,270,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,733.82 : 4,303,886.57 = 846,977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,733.82/4,303,886.57 = 846,977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,733.82x = 4,303,886.57 × 846,977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,733.82x = 3,645,293,203,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,293,203,333.08/2,868,733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,697.61

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