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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,549.34, 3,979,600.26 and 855,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,549.34, 3,979,600.26 and 855,396.76 is: 1,283,345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,549.34 : 3,979,600.26 = 855,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,549.34/3,979,600.26 = 855,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,549.34x = 3,979,600.26 × 855,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,549.34x = 3,404,137,168,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,137,168,499.16/2,652,549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,345.47

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