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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183,543.62, 3,275,315.43 and 852,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183,543.62, 3,275,315.43 and 852,914.50 is: 1,279,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183,543.62 : 3,275,315.43 = 852,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183,543.62/3,275,315.43 = 852,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183,543.62x = 3,275,315.43 × 852,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183,543.62x = 2,793,564,022,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,564,022,320.74/2,183,543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,371.75

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