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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984,852.35, 4,477,260.30 and 854,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984,852.35, 4,477,260.30 and 854,940.34 is: 1,282,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984,852.35 : 4,477,260.30 = 854,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984,852.35/4,477,260.30 = 854,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984,852.35x = 4,477,260.30 × 854,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984,852.35x = 3,827,790,443,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,790,443,150.50/2,984,852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,405.29

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