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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275,635.71, 3,413,952 and 855,691.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275,635.71, 3,413,952 and 855,691.78 is: 1,283,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275,635.71 : 3,413,952 = 855,691.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275,635.71/3,413,952 = 855,691.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275,635.71x = 3,413,952 × 855,691.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275,635.71x = 2,921,290,655,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,290,655,179.68/2,275,635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,725.09

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