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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289,874.94, 3,435,061.53 and 850,389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289,874.94, 3,435,061.53 and 850,389.49 is: 1,275,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289,874.94 : 3,435,061.53 = 850,389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289,874.94/3,435,061.53 = 850,389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289,874.94x = 3,435,061.53 × 850,389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289,874.94x = 2,921,140,226,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,140,226,235.20/2,289,874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,676.75

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