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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,584.82, 4,307,377.95 and 849,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,584.82, 4,307,377.95 and 849,672.18 is: 1,274,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,584.82 : 4,307,377.95 = 849,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,584.82/4,307,377.95 = 849,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,584.82x = 4,307,377.95 × 849,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,584.82x = 3,659,859,212,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,859,212,860.43/2,871,584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,508.48

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