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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875,338.54, 4,312,269.72 and 853,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875,338.54, 4,312,269.72 and 853,104.06 is: 1,279,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875,338.54 : 4,312,269.72 = 853,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875,338.54/4,312,269.72 = 853,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875,338.54x = 4,312,269.72 × 853,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875,338.54x = 3,678,814,805,947.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,814,805,947.06/2,875,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,437.10

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