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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,474.73, 4,878,269.22 and 856,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,474.73, 4,878,269.22 and 856,118.69 is: 1,284,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,474.73 : 4,878,269.22 = 856,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,474.73/4,878,269.22 = 856,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,474.73x = 4,878,269.22 × 856,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,474.73x = 4,176,377,454,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,377,454,093.72/3,252,474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,061.46

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