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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,955.91, 3,585,290.15 and 852,831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,955.91, 3,585,290.15 and 852,831.60 is: 1,279,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,955.91 : 3,585,290.15 = 852,831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,955.91/3,585,290.15 = 852,831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,955.91x = 3,585,290.15 × 852,831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,955.91x = 3,057,648,735,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,648,735,088.74/2,389,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,374.54

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