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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,778.64, 3,679,184.34 and 855,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,778.64, 3,679,184.34 and 855,335.52 is: 1,283,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,778.64 : 3,679,184.34 = 855,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,778.64/3,679,184.34 = 855,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,778.64x = 3,679,184.34 × 855,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,778.64x = 3,146,937,050,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,937,050,629.76/2,452,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,008.99

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