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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,883.42, 4,307,167.13 and 849,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,883.42, 4,307,167.13 and 849,180.52 is: 1,274,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,883.42 : 4,307,167.13 = 849,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,883.42/4,307,167.13 = 849,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,883.42x = 4,307,167.13 × 849,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,883.42x = 3,657,562,424,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,562,424,318.36/2,870,883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,019.84

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