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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052,966.77, 3,079,386.36 and 854,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052,966.77, 3,079,386.36 and 854,858.91 is: 1,282,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052,966.77 : 3,079,386.36 = 854,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052,966.77/3,079,386.36 = 854,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052,966.77x = 3,079,386.36 × 854,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052,966.77x = 2,632,440,867,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,440,867,178.47/2,052,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,261.80

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