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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,274.20, 3,974,536.50 and 852,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650,274.20, 3,974,536.50 and 852,727.96 is: 1,278,810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650,274.20 : 3,974,536.50 = 852,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650,274.20/3,974,536.50 = 852,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650,274.20x = 3,974,536.50 × 852,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650,274.20x = 3,389,198,401,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,198,401,590.54/2,650,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,810.47

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