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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984,855.60, 4,477,265.17 and 854,943.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984,855.60, 4,477,265.17 and 854,943.59 is: 1,282,410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984,855.60 : 4,477,265.17 = 854,943.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984,855.60/4,477,265.17 = 854,943.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984,855.60x = 4,477,265.17 × 854,943.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984,855.60x = 3,827,809,157,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,809,157,821.76/2,984,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,410.16

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