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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,176.40, 3,406,968.60 and 852,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,176.40, 3,406,968.60 and 852,278.80 is: 1,277,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,176.40 : 3,406,968.60 = 852,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,176.40/3,406,968.60 = 852,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,176.40x = 3,406,968.60 × 852,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,176.40x = 2,903,687,110,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,687,110,045.68/2,272,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,932.08

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