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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,883.29, 4,307,166.93 and 849,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,883.29, 4,307,166.93 and 849,180.40 is: 1,274,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,883.29 : 4,307,166.93 = 849,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,883.29/4,307,166.93 = 849,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,883.29x = 4,307,166.93 × 849,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,883.29x = 3,657,561,736,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,561,736,484.17/2,870,883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,019.65

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