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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626,066.80, 3,939,100.20 and 853,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626,066.80, 3,939,100.20 and 853,138.80 is: 1,279,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626,066.80 : 3,939,100.20 = 853,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626,066.80/3,939,100.20 = 853,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626,066.80x = 3,939,100.20 × 853,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626,066.80x = 3,360,599,217,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,599,217,707.76/2,626,066.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,708.20

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