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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649,999.12, 3,974,161.98 and 852,481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649,999.12, 3,974,161.98 and 852,481.86 is: 1,278,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649,999.12 : 3,974,161.98 = 852,481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649,999.12/3,974,161.98 = 852,481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649,999.12x = 3,974,161.98 × 852,481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649,999.12x = 3,387,900,996,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,900,996,651.68/2,649,999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,453.63

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