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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052,291.80, 3,078,437.70 and 853,815.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052,291.80, 3,078,437.70 and 853,815.80 is: 1,280,723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052,291.80 : 3,078,437.70 = 853,815.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052,291.80/3,078,437.70 = 853,815.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052,291.80x = 3,078,437.70 × 853,815.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052,291.80x = 2,628,418,747,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,418,747,575.66/2,052,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,723.70

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