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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,001.40, 3,406,706.10 and 852,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,001.40, 3,406,706.10 and 852,103.80 is: 1,277,669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,001.40 : 3,406,706.10 = 852,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,001.40/3,406,706.10 = 852,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,001.40x = 3,406,706.10 × 852,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,001.40x = 2,902,867,213,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,867,213,293.18/2,272,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,669.64

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