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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,602.51, 3,409,445.06 and 852,670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,602.51, 3,409,445.06 and 852,670.89 is: 1,279,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,602.51 : 3,409,445.06 = 852,670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,602.51/3,409,445.06 = 852,670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,602.51x = 3,409,445.06 × 852,670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,602.51x = 2,907,134,549,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,134,549,452.95/2,272,602.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,209.42

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