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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,470.49, 4,878,262.85 and 856,114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,470.49, 4,878,262.85 and 856,114.45 is: 1,284,055.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,470.49 : 4,878,262.85 = 856,114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,470.49/4,878,262.85 = 856,114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,470.49x = 4,878,262.85 × 856,114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,470.49x = 4,176,351,300,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,351,300,306.95/3,252,470.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,055.09

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