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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,450.22, 3,557,939.31 and 855,936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,450.22, 3,557,939.31 and 855,936.01 is: 1,283,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,450.22 : 3,557,939.31 = 855,936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,450.22/3,557,939.31 = 855,936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,450.22x = 3,557,939.31 × 855,936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,450.22x = 3,045,368,376,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,368,376,823.55/2,372,450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,638.48

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