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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,749.12, 3,408,237.72 and 852,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,749.12, 3,408,237.72 and 852,030 is: 1,277,712.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,749.12 : 3,408,237.72 = 852,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,749.12/3,408,237.72 = 852,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,749.12x = 3,408,237.72 × 852,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,749.12x = 2,903,920,784,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,920,784,571.60/2,272,749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,712.86

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