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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,473.73, 4,878,267.72 and 856,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,473.73, 4,878,267.72 and 856,117.69 is: 1,284,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,473.73 : 4,878,267.72 = 856,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,473.73/4,878,267.72 = 856,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,473.73x = 4,878,267.72 × 856,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,473.73x = 4,176,371,291,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,371,291,647.97/3,252,473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,059.96

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