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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,413.65, 3,554,940.82 and 854,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,413.65, 3,554,940.82 and 854,725.39 is: 1,281,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,413.65 : 3,554,940.82 = 854,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,413.65/3,554,940.82 = 854,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,413.65x = 3,554,940.82 × 854,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,413.65x = 3,038,498,180,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,498,180,580.14/2,371,413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,302.48

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