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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199,960.12, 3,299,954.76 and 852,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199,960.12, 3,299,954.76 and 852,272.40 is: 1,278,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199,960.12 : 3,299,954.76 = 852,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199,960.12/3,299,954.76 = 852,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199,960.12x = 3,299,954.76 × 852,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199,960.12x = 2,812,460,363,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,460,363,196.62/2,199,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,414.25

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