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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,467.01, 3,979,476.90 and 855,314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,467.01, 3,979,476.90 and 855,314.34 is: 1,283,221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,467.01 : 3,979,476.90 = 855,314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,467.01/3,979,476.90 = 855,314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,467.01x = 3,979,476.90 × 855,314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,467.01x = 3,403,703,658,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,703,658,268.75/2,652,467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,221.86

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