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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675,051.42, 4,012,704.25 and 853,609.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675,051.42, 4,012,704.25 and 853,609.38 is: 1,280,454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675,051.42 : 4,012,704.25 = 853,609.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675,051.42/4,012,704.25 = 853,609.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675,051.42x = 4,012,704.25 × 853,609.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675,051.42x = 3,425,281,986,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,281,986,965.87/2,675,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,454.63

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