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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,936.51, 3,585,260.96 and 852,812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,936.51, 3,585,260.96 and 852,812.11 is: 1,279,345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,936.51 : 3,585,260.96 = 852,812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,936.51/3,585,260.96 = 852,812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,936.51x = 3,585,260.96 × 852,812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,936.51x = 3,057,553,942,007.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,553,942,007.86/2,389,936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,345.26

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