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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983,234.60, 4,474,851.90 and 853,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983,234.60, 4,474,851.90 and 853,445.80 is: 1,280,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983,234.60 : 4,474,851.90 = 853,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983,234.60/4,474,851.90 = 853,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983,234.60x = 4,474,851.90 × 853,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983,234.60x = 3,819,043,559,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,043,559,677.02/2,983,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,168.70

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