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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,961.36, 3,974,943.39 and 852,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,961.36, 3,974,943.39 and 852,844.60 is: 1,279,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,961.36 : 3,974,943.39 = 852,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,961.36/3,974,943.39 = 852,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,961.36x = 3,974,943.39 × 852,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,961.36x = 3,390,009,005,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,009,005,467.19/2,649,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,267.33

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