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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967,996.80, 4,452,167.52 and 837,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967,996.80, 4,452,167.52 and 837,902.60 is: 1,256,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967,996.80 : 4,452,167.52 = 837,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967,996.80/4,452,167.52 = 837,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967,996.80x = 4,452,167.52 × 837,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967,996.80x = 3,730,482,740,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,482,740,643.55/2,967,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,902.55

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