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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,970.52, 3,680,068.14 and 855,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,970.52, 3,680,068.14 and 855,556.56 is: 1,283,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,970.52 : 3,680,068.14 = 855,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,970.52/3,680,068.14 = 855,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,970.52x = 3,680,068.14 × 855,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,970.52x = 3,148,506,438,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,506,438,424.00/2,452,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,548.42

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