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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,971.52, 3,680,069.64 and 855,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,971.52, 3,680,069.64 and 855,557.56 is: 1,283,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,971.52 : 3,680,069.64 = 855,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,971.52/3,680,069.64 = 855,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,971.52x = 3,680,069.64 × 855,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,971.52x = 3,148,511,401,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,511,401,828.48/2,452,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,549.92

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