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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,758.31, 4,157,647.70 and 852,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,758.31, 4,157,647.70 and 852,656.22 is: 1,278,987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,758.31 : 4,157,647.70 = 852,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,758.31/4,157,647.70 = 852,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,758.31x = 4,157,647.70 × 852,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,758.31x = 3,545,044,167,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,044,167,710.41/2,771,758.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,987.48

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