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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518,153.56, 3,777,965.88 and 812,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518,153.56, 3,777,965.88 and 812,259.12 is: 1,218,625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518,153.56 : 3,777,965.88 = 812,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518,153.56/3,777,965.88 = 812,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518,153.56x = 3,777,965.88 × 812,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518,153.56x = 3,068,687,241,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,687,241,078.83/2,518,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,625.94

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