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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275,947.21, 3,414,429.23 and 856,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275,947.21, 3,414,429.23 and 856,015.59 is: 1,284,214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275,947.21 : 3,414,429.23 = 856,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275,947.21/3,414,429.23 = 856,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275,947.21x = 3,414,429.23 × 856,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275,947.21x = 2,922,804,647,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,804,647,551.62/2,275,947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,214.61

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