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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,676.16, 4,157,523.87 and 852,574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,676.16, 4,157,523.87 and 852,574.36 is: 1,278,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,676.16 : 4,157,523.87 = 852,574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,676.16/4,157,523.87 = 852,574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,676.16x = 4,157,523.87 × 852,574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,676.16x = 3,544,598,252,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,598,252,649.97/2,771,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,864.50

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