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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,832.76, 4,307,091.28 and 849,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,832.76, 4,307,091.28 and 849,130 is: 1,273,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,832.76 : 4,307,091.28 = 849,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,832.76/4,307,091.28 = 849,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,832.76x = 4,307,091.28 × 849,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,832.76x = 3,657,280,418,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,280,418,586.40/2,870,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,944.09

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