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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,485.78, 4,308,979.43 and 823,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,485.78, 4,308,979.43 and 823,694.91 is: 1,235,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,485.78 : 4,308,979.43 = 823,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,485.78/4,308,979.43 = 823,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,485.78x = 4,308,979.43 × 823,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,485.78x = 3,549,284,423,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,284,423,785.70/2,873,485.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,184.27

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