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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050,712.80, 3,076,069.20 and 852,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050,712.80, 3,076,069.20 and 852,236.80 is: 1,278,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050,712.80 : 3,076,069.20 = 852,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050,712.80/3,076,069.20 = 852,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050,712.80x = 3,076,069.20 × 852,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050,712.80x = 2,621,539,371,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,539,371,586.56/2,050,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,355.20

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