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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,472.23, 4,878,265.47 and 856,116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,472.23, 4,878,265.47 and 856,116.19 is: 1,284,057.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,472.23 : 4,878,265.47 = 856,116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,472.23/4,878,265.47 = 856,116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,472.23x = 4,878,265.47 × 856,116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,472.23x = 4,176,362,047,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,362,047,984.96/3,252,472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,057.71

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