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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115,226.88, 3,171,751.68 and 852,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115,226.88, 3,171,751.68 and 852,715.52 is: 1,278,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115,226.88 : 3,171,751.68 = 852,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115,226.88/3,171,751.68 = 852,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115,226.88x = 3,171,751.68 × 852,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115,226.88x = 2,704,601,883,122.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,601,883,122.07/2,115,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,634.41

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