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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,859.80, 3,348,762.54 and 1,566,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,859.80, 3,348,762.54 and 1,566,839 is: 2,162,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,859.80 : 3,348,762.54 = 1,566,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,859.80/3,348,762.54 = 1,566,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,859.80x = 3,348,762.54 × 1,566,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,859.80x = 5,246,971,749,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,971,749,411.06/2,425,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162,932.81

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