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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449,662.64, 3,674,888.16 and 852,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449,662.64, 3,674,888.16 and 852,679.60 is: 1,279,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449,662.64 : 3,674,888.16 = 852,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449,662.64/3,674,888.16 = 852,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449,662.64x = 3,674,888.16 × 852,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449,662.64x = 3,133,502,166,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,502,166,313.54/2,449,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,156.61

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