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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,450.85, 3,557,940.24 and 855,936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,450.85, 3,557,940.24 and 855,936.64 is: 1,283,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,450.85 : 3,557,940.24 = 855,936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,450.85/3,557,940.24 = 855,936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,450.85x = 3,557,940.24 × 855,936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,450.85x = 3,045,371,396,556.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,371,396,556.69/2,372,450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,639.41

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