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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,911.85, 3,974,869.01 and 852,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,911.85, 3,974,869.01 and 852,795.10 is: 1,279,193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,911.85 : 3,974,869.01 = 852,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,911.85/3,974,869.01 = 852,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,911.85x = 3,974,869.01 × 852,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,911.85x = 3,389,748,810,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,748,810,605.88/2,649,911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,193.05

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