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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182,774.52, 3,274,138.74 and 853,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182,774.52, 3,274,138.74 and 853,067 is: 1,279,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182,774.52 : 3,274,138.74 = 853,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182,774.52/3,274,138.74 = 853,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182,774.52x = 3,274,138.74 × 853,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182,774.52x = 2,793,059,712,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,059,712,515.58/2,182,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,591.50

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