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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,751.12, 3,408,240.72 and 852,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,751.12, 3,408,240.72 and 852,032 is: 1,277,715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,751.12 : 3,408,240.72 = 852,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,751.12/3,408,240.72 = 852,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,751.12x = 3,408,240.72 × 852,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,751.12x = 2,903,930,157,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,930,157,143.04/2,272,751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,715.86

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