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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390,550.64, 3,586,178.85 and 853,426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390,550.64, 3,586,178.85 and 853,426.87 is: 1,280,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390,550.64 : 3,586,178.85 = 853,426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390,550.64/3,586,178.85 = 853,426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390,550.64x = 3,586,178.85 × 853,426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390,550.64x = 3,060,541,391,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,541,391,215.70/2,390,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,266.29

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