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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,508,209, 5,262,313.71 and 848,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,508,209, 5,262,313.71 and 848,817 is: 1,273,225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,508,209 : 5,262,313.71 = 848,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,508,209/5,262,313.71 = 848,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,508,209x = 5,262,313.71 × 848,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,508,209x = 4,466,741,336,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,741,336,381.07/3,508,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,225.55

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