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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112,538.20, 3,169,740.42 and 852,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112,538.20, 3,169,740.42 and 852,826.20 is: 1,279,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112,538.20 : 3,169,740.42 = 852,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112,538.20/3,169,740.42 = 852,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112,538.20x = 3,169,740.42 × 852,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112,538.20x = 2,703,237,677,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,237,677,375.00/2,112,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,616.00

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