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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,742.98, 4,879,353.87 and 856,570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,742.98, 4,879,353.87 and 856,570.74 is: 1,284,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,742.98 : 4,879,353.87 = 856,570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,742.98/4,879,353.87 = 856,570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,742.98x = 4,879,353.87 × 856,570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,742.98x = 4,179,511,755,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,511,755,147.76/3,252,742.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,919.15

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