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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,532.80, 4,306,521.60 and 849,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,532.80, 4,306,521.60 and 849,772.80 is: 1,274,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,532.80 : 4,306,521.60 = 849,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,532.80/4,306,521.60 = 849,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,532.80x = 4,306,521.60 × 849,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,532.80x = 3,659,564,918,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,564,918,292.48/2,871,532.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,429.08

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