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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,886.92, 4,307,172.38 and 849,184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,886.92, 4,307,172.38 and 849,184.03 is: 1,274,025.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,886.92 : 4,307,172.38 = 849,184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,886.92/4,307,172.38 = 849,184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,886.92x = 4,307,172.38 × 849,184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,886.92x = 3,657,581,999,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,581,999,553.09/2,870,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,025.10

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