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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052,852.40, 3,079,934.70 and 705,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052,852.40, 3,079,934.70 and 705,879.10 is: 1,059,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052,852.40 : 3,079,934.70 = 705,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052,852.40/3,079,934.70 = 705,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052,852.40x = 3,079,934.70 × 705,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052,852.40x = 2,174,061,534,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,061,534,094.77/2,052,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059,044.25

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