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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199,958, 3,299,951.70 and 852,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199,958, 3,299,951.70 and 852,270.28 is: 1,278,411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199,958 : 3,299,951.70 = 852,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199,958/3,299,951.70 = 852,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199,958x = 3,299,951.70 × 852,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199,958x = 2,812,450,759,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,450,759,345.48/2,199,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,411.11

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