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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985,016.52, 4,477,573.39 and 855,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985,016.52, 4,477,573.39 and 855,092.36 is: 1,282,652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985,016.52 : 4,477,573.39 = 855,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985,016.52/4,477,573.39 = 855,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985,016.52x = 4,477,573.39 × 855,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985,016.52x = 3,828,738,808,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,738,808,378.06/2,985,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,652.47

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