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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275,629.60, 3,412,132.20 and 855,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275,629.60, 3,412,132.20 and 855,829.20 is: 1,283,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275,629.60 : 3,412,132.20 = 855,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275,629.60/3,412,132.20 = 855,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275,629.60x = 3,412,132.20 × 855,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275,629.60x = 2,920,202,371,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,202,371,020.24/2,275,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,250.30

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