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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453,185.92, 3,680,260.29 and 855,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453,185.92, 3,680,260.29 and 855,801.12 is: 1,283,869.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453,185.92 : 3,680,260.29 = 855,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453,185.92/3,680,260.29 = 855,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453,185.92x = 3,680,260.29 × 855,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453,185.92x = 3,149,570,878,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,570,878,073.53/2,453,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,869.62

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