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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,906.33, 3,974,860.76 and 852,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,906.33, 3,974,860.76 and 852,789.60 is: 1,279,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,906.33 : 3,974,860.76 = 852,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,906.33/3,974,860.76 = 852,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,906.33x = 3,974,860.76 × 852,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,906.33x = 3,389,719,913,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,719,913,312.15/2,649,906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,184.81

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