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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,436.10, 3,556,046.70 and 854,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,436.10, 3,556,046.70 and 854,919.30 is: 1,281,979.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,436.10 : 3,556,046.70 = 854,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,436.10/3,556,046.70 = 854,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,436.10x = 3,556,046.70 × 854,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,436.10x = 3,040,132,955,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,132,955,531.31/2,371,436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,979.71

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