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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,571.73, 3,786,891.08 and 841,675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,571.73, 3,786,891.08 and 841,675.77 is: 1,262,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,571.73 : 3,786,891.08 = 841,675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,571.73/3,786,891.08 = 841,675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,571.73x = 3,786,891.08 × 841,675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,571.73x = 3,187,334,461,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,334,461,456.75/2,524,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,524.82

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