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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370,255.48, 3,556,071.78 and 853,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370,255.48, 3,556,071.78 and 853,909.56 is: 1,281,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370,255.48 : 3,556,071.78 = 853,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370,255.48/3,556,071.78 = 853,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370,255.48x = 3,556,071.78 × 853,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370,255.48x = 3,036,563,688,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,563,688,988.22/2,370,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,112.40

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