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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,377.16, 3,554,886.08 and 854,688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,377.16, 3,554,886.08 and 854,688.92 is: 1,281,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,377.16 : 3,554,886.08 = 854,688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,377.16/3,554,886.08 = 854,688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,377.16x = 3,554,886.08 × 854,688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,377.16x = 3,038,321,728,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,321,728,800.53/2,371,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,247.78

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