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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752,652.96, 4,128,979.44 and 859,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752,652.96, 4,128,979.44 and 859,556.60 is: 1,289,334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752,652.96 : 4,128,979.44 = 859,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752,652.96/4,128,979.44 = 859,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752,652.96x = 4,128,979.44 × 859,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752,652.96x = 3,549,091,528,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,091,528,916.30/2,752,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,334.90

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