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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,461.96, 3,979,469.32 and 855,309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,461.96, 3,979,469.32 and 855,309.29 is: 1,283,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,461.96 : 3,979,469.32 = 855,309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,461.96/3,979,469.32 = 855,309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,461.96x = 3,979,469.32 × 855,309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,461.96x = 3,403,677,056,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,677,056,630.36/2,652,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,214.28

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