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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,714.86, 4,879,311.96 and 856,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,714.86, 4,879,311.96 and 856,542.90 is: 1,284,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,714.86 : 4,879,311.96 = 856,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,714.86/4,879,311.96 = 856,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,714.86x = 4,879,311.96 × 856,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,714.86x = 4,179,340,016,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,340,016,223.08/3,252,714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,877.46

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