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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983,514.60, 4,475,271.90 and 853,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983,514.60, 4,475,271.90 and 853,725.80 is: 1,280,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983,514.60 : 4,475,271.90 = 853,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983,514.60/4,475,271.90 = 853,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983,514.60x = 4,475,271.90 × 853,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983,514.60x = 3,820,655,083,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,655,083,045.02/2,983,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,588.70

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