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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,938.50, 3,585,263.96 and 852,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,938.50, 3,585,263.96 and 852,814.10 is: 1,279,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,938.50 : 3,585,263.96 = 852,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,938.50/3,585,263.96 = 852,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,938.50x = 3,585,263.96 × 852,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,938.50x = 3,057,563,657,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,563,657,309.84/2,389,938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,348.26

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