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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,437.10, 3,556,048.20 and 854,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,437.10, 3,556,048.20 and 854,920.30 is: 1,281,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,437.10 : 3,556,048.20 = 854,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,437.10/3,556,048.20 = 854,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,437.10x = 3,556,048.20 × 854,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,437.10x = 3,040,137,793,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,137,793,958.46/2,371,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,981.21

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