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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,617.80, 4,306,649.10 and 849,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,617.80, 4,306,649.10 and 849,857.80 is: 1,274,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,617.80 : 4,306,649.10 = 849,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,617.80/4,306,649.10 = 849,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,617.80x = 4,306,649.10 × 849,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,617.80x = 3,660,039,329,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,039,329,497.98/2,871,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,556.57

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