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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877,175.18, 4,315,761.54 and 855,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877,175.18, 4,315,761.54 and 855,410.32 is: 1,283,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877,175.18 : 4,315,761.54 = 855,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877,175.18/4,315,761.54 = 855,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877,175.18x = 4,315,761.54 × 855,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877,175.18x = 3,691,746,959,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,746,959,975.09/2,877,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,115.11

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