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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,759.31, 4,157,649.20 and 852,657.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,759.31, 4,157,649.20 and 852,657.22 is: 1,278,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,759.31 : 4,157,649.20 = 852,657.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,759.31/4,157,649.20 = 852,657.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,759.31x = 4,157,649.20 × 852,657.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,759.31x = 3,545,049,608,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,049,608,607.22/2,771,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,988.98

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