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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,759.58, 4,157,649.59 and 852,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,759.58, 4,157,649.59 and 852,657.50 is: 1,278,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,759.58 : 4,157,649.59 = 852,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,759.58/4,157,649.59 = 852,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,759.58x = 4,157,649.59 × 852,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,759.58x = 3,545,051,080,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,051,080,233.89/2,771,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,989.38

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