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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874,453.80, 4,310,945.26 and 852,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874,453.80, 4,310,945.26 and 852,224.84 is: 1,278,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874,453.80 : 4,310,945.26 = 852,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874,453.80/4,310,945.26 = 852,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874,453.80x = 4,310,945.26 × 852,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874,453.80x = 3,673,894,634,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,894,634,452.26/2,874,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,119.22

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