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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389,956.41, 3,585,290.90 and 852,832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389,956.41, 3,585,290.90 and 852,832.10 is: 1,279,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389,956.41 : 3,585,290.90 = 852,832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389,956.41/3,585,290.90 = 852,832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389,956.41x = 3,585,290.90 × 852,832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389,956.41x = 3,057,651,145,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,651,145,167.28/2,389,956.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,375.28

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