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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,601.92, 3,409,444.16 and 852,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,601.92, 3,409,444.16 and 852,670.30 is: 1,279,208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,601.92 : 3,409,444.16 = 852,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,601.92/3,409,444.16 = 852,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,601.92x = 3,409,444.16 × 852,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,601.92x = 2,907,131,761,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,131,761,953.49/2,272,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,208.53

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