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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,803.92, 3,679,222.26 and 855,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,803.92, 3,679,222.26 and 855,360.80 is: 1,283,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,803.92 : 3,679,222.26 = 855,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,803.92/3,679,222.26 = 855,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,803.92x = 3,679,222.26 × 855,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,803.92x = 3,147,062,477,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,062,477,295.30/2,452,803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,046.91

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