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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,885.54, 4,307,170.31 and 849,182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,885.54, 4,307,170.31 and 849,182.65 is: 1,274,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,885.54 : 4,307,170.31 = 849,182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,885.54/4,307,170.31 = 849,182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,885.54x = 4,307,170.31 × 849,182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,885.54x = 3,657,574,297,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,574,297,847.12/2,870,885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,023.03

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