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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,127.40, 3,406,895.10 and 852,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,127.40, 3,406,895.10 and 852,229.80 is: 1,277,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,127.40 : 3,406,895.10 = 852,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,127.40/3,406,895.10 = 852,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,127.40x = 3,406,895.10 × 852,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,127.40x = 2,903,457,529,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,457,529,693.98/2,272,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,858.60

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