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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,911.33, 3,974,868.26 and 852,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,911.33, 3,974,868.26 and 852,794.60 is: 1,279,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,911.33 : 3,974,868.26 = 852,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,911.33/3,974,868.26 = 852,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,911.33x = 3,974,868.26 × 852,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,911.33x = 3,389,746,187,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,746,187,839.40/2,649,911.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,192.31

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