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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653,058.34, 3,979,125.41 and 855,941.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653,058.34, 3,979,125.41 and 855,941.65 is: 1,283,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653,058.34 : 3,979,125.41 = 855,941.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653,058.34/3,979,125.41 = 855,941.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653,058.34x = 3,979,125.41 × 855,941.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653,058.34x = 3,405,899,154,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,899,154,764.80/2,653,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,763.38

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