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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,627.32, 3,558,205.56 and 856,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,627.32, 3,558,205.56 and 856,114.14 is: 1,283,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,627.32 : 3,558,205.56 = 856,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,627.32/3,558,205.56 = 856,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,627.32x = 3,558,205.56 × 856,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,627.32x = 3,046,230,092,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,230,092,942.62/2,372,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,905.85

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