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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,447.73, 3,557,935.55 and 855,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,447.73, 3,557,935.55 and 855,933.51 is: 1,283,634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,447.73 : 3,557,935.55 = 855,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,447.73/3,557,935.55 = 855,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,447.73x = 3,557,935.55 × 855,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,447.73x = 3,045,356,265,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,356,265,805.11/2,372,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,634.72

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