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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,462.52, 3,979,470.16 and 855,309.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,462.52, 3,979,470.16 and 855,309.85 is: 1,283,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,462.52 : 3,979,470.16 = 855,309.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,462.52/3,979,470.16 = 855,309.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,462.52x = 3,979,470.16 × 855,309.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,462.52x = 3,403,680,016,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,680,016,749.54/2,652,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,215.12

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