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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,449.97, 3,557,938.94 and 855,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,449.97, 3,557,938.94 and 855,935.76 is: 1,283,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,449.97 : 3,557,938.94 = 855,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,449.97/3,557,938.94 = 855,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,449.97x = 3,557,938.94 × 855,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,449.97x = 3,045,367,166,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,367,166,362.82/2,372,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,638.10

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