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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623,344.24, 3,935,569.32 and 850,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623,344.24, 3,935,569.32 and 850,278 is: 1,275,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623,344.24 : 3,935,569.32 = 850,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623,344.24/3,935,569.32 = 850,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623,344.24x = 3,935,569.32 × 850,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623,344.24x = 3,346,328,010,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,328,010,270.96/2,623,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,596.23

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