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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,949.60, 3,709,675.86 and 853,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,949.60, 3,709,675.86 and 853,507.66 is: 1,280,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,949.60 : 3,709,675.86 = 853,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,949.60/3,709,675.86 = 853,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,949.60x = 3,709,675.86 × 853,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,949.60x = 3,166,236,762,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,236,762,627.09/2,472,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,348.28

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