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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,954.91, 3,585,288.65 and 852,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,954.91, 3,585,288.65 and 852,830.60 is: 1,279,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,954.91 : 3,585,288.65 = 852,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,954.91/3,585,288.65 = 852,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,954.91x = 3,585,288.65 × 852,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,954.91x = 3,057,643,848,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,643,848,362.09/2,389,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,373.03

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