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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,373.78, 3,554,881.02 and 854,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,373.78, 3,554,881.02 and 854,685.52 is: 1,281,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,373.78 : 3,554,881.02 = 854,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,373.78/3,554,881.02 = 854,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,373.78x = 3,554,881.02 × 854,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,373.78x = 3,038,305,344,225.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,305,344,225.83/2,371,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,242.70

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