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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,627.55, 3,558,205.95 and 856,114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,627.55, 3,558,205.95 and 856,114.37 is: 1,283,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,627.55 : 3,558,205.95 = 856,114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,627.55/3,558,205.95 = 856,114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,627.55x = 3,558,205.95 × 856,114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,627.55x = 3,046,231,245,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,231,245,214.50/2,372,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,906.21

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