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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049,439.12, 3,072,058.80 and 852,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049,439.12, 3,072,058.80 and 852,056.80 is: 1,277,212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049,439.12 : 3,072,058.80 = 852,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049,439.12/3,072,058.80 = 852,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049,439.12x = 3,072,058.80 × 852,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049,439.12x = 2,617,568,590,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,568,590,539.84/2,049,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,212.17

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