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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,064.80, 2,961,788.40 and 852,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,064.80, 2,961,788.40 and 852,938.40 is: 1,279,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,064.80 : 2,961,788.40 = 852,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,064.80/2,961,788.40 = 852,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,064.80x = 2,961,788.40 × 852,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,064.80x = 2,526,223,059,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,223,059,034.56/1,974,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,706.25

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