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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875,640.16, 4,314,072.48 and 853,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875,640.16, 4,314,072.48 and 853,889.88 is: 1,281,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875,640.16 : 4,314,072.48 = 853,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875,640.16/4,314,072.48 = 853,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875,640.16x = 4,314,072.48 × 853,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875,640.16x = 3,683,742,832,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,742,832,258.50/2,875,640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,016.62

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