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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872,716.66, 4,307,750.19 and 850,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872,716.66, 4,307,750.19 and 850,237.38 is: 1,274,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872,716.66 : 4,307,750.19 = 850,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872,716.66/4,307,750.19 = 850,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872,716.66x = 4,307,750.19 × 850,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872,716.66x = 3,662,610,235,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,610,235,240.10/2,872,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,963.97

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