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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,471.23, 4,878,263.97 and 856,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,471.23, 4,878,263.97 and 856,115.19 is: 1,284,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,471.23 : 4,878,263.97 = 856,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,471.23/4,878,263.97 = 856,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,471.23x = 4,878,263.97 × 856,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,471.23x = 4,176,355,885,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,355,885,546.70/3,252,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,056.21

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