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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,023.94, 3,678,056.40 and 854,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,023.94, 3,678,056.40 and 854,584.44 is: 1,281,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,023.94 : 3,678,056.40 = 854,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,023.94/3,678,056.40 = 854,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,023.94x = 3,678,056.40 × 854,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,023.94x = 3,143,209,768,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,209,768,882.42/2,452,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,883.80

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