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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875,585, 4,313,002.74 and 853,788.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875,585, 4,313,002.74 and 853,788.28 is: 1,280,571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875,585 : 4,313,002.74 = 853,788.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875,585/4,313,002.74 = 853,788.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875,585x = 4,313,002.74 × 853,788.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875,585x = 3,682,391,191,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,391,191,019.89/2,875,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,571.15

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