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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,479.38, 3,557,983.14 and 855,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,479.38, 3,557,983.14 and 855,965.16 is: 1,283,682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,479.38 : 3,557,983.14 = 855,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,479.38/3,557,983.14 = 855,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,479.38x = 3,557,983.14 × 855,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,479.38x = 3,045,509,607,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,509,607,707.40/2,372,479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,682.22

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