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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,800.91, 3,679,217.77 and 855,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,800.91, 3,679,217.77 and 855,357.79 is: 1,283,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,800.91 : 3,679,217.77 = 855,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,800.91/3,679,217.77 = 855,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,800.91x = 3,679,217.77 × 855,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,800.91x = 3,147,047,569,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,047,569,339.49/2,452,800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,042.40

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