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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626,044.80, 3,939,067.20 and 853,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626,044.80, 3,939,067.20 and 853,116.80 is: 1,279,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626,044.80 : 3,939,067.20 = 853,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626,044.80/3,939,067.20 = 853,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626,044.80x = 3,939,067.20 × 853,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626,044.80x = 3,360,484,404,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,484,404,648.96/2,626,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,675.20

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