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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,735.80, 3,976,103.70 and 853,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650,735.80, 3,976,103.70 and 853,615.80 is: 1,280,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650,735.80 : 3,976,103.70 = 853,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650,735.80/3,976,103.70 = 853,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650,735.80x = 3,976,103.70 × 853,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650,735.80x = 3,394,064,940,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,064,940,758.46/2,650,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,423.70

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