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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623,388.24, 3,935,635.32 and 850,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623,388.24, 3,935,635.32 and 850,322 is: 1,275,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623,388.24 : 3,935,635.32 = 850,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623,388.24/3,935,635.32 = 850,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623,388.24x = 3,935,635.32 × 850,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623,388.24x = 3,346,557,296,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,557,296,573.04/2,623,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,662.23

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