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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874,427.83, 4,310,906.27 and 852,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874,427.83, 4,310,906.27 and 852,198.84 is: 1,278,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874,427.83 : 4,310,906.27 = 852,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874,427.83/4,310,906.27 = 852,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874,427.83x = 4,310,906.27 × 852,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874,427.83x = 3,673,749,318,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,749,318,381.73/2,874,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,080.21

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