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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,353.96, 3,555,923.82 and 854,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,353.96, 3,555,923.82 and 854,837.16 is: 1,281,856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,353.96 : 3,555,923.82 = 854,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,353.96/3,555,923.82 = 854,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,353.96x = 3,555,923.82 × 854,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,353.96x = 3,039,735,819,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,735,819,465.15/2,371,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,856.64

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