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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,802.42, 3,679,220.01 and 855,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,802.42, 3,679,220.01 and 855,359.30 is: 1,283,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,802.42 : 3,679,220.01 = 855,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,802.42/3,679,220.01 = 855,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,802.42x = 3,679,220.01 × 855,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,802.42x = 3,147,055,033,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,055,033,903.49/2,452,802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,044.66

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