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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,861.80, 3,802,868.70 and 852,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,861.80, 3,802,868.70 and 852,135.40 is: 1,278,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,861.80 : 3,802,868.70 = 852,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,861.80/3,802,868.70 = 852,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,861.80x = 3,802,868.70 × 852,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,861.80x = 3,240,559,040,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,559,040,821.98/2,534,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,396.73

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