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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,183.52, 3,540,545.52 and 844,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,183.52, 3,540,545.52 and 844,281.76 is: 1,265,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,183.52 : 3,540,545.52 = 844,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,183.52/3,540,545.52 = 844,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,183.52x = 3,540,545.52 × 844,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,183.52x = 2,989,218,002,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,218,002,985.72/2,361,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,982.92

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