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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,475.26, 3,979,489.28 and 855,322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,475.26, 3,979,489.28 and 855,322.59 is: 1,283,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,475.26 : 3,979,489.28 = 855,322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,475.26/3,979,489.28 = 855,322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,475.26x = 3,979,489.28 × 855,322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,475.26x = 3,403,747,073,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,747,073,570.22/2,652,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,234.24

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