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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,452.34, 3,557,942.48 and 855,938.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,452.34, 3,557,942.48 and 855,938.14 is: 1,283,641.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,452.34 : 3,557,942.48 = 855,938.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,452.34/3,557,942.48 = 855,938.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,452.34x = 3,557,942.48 × 855,938.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,452.34x = 3,045,378,668,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,378,668,558.19/2,372,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,641.66

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