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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,591.48, 3,786,920.72 and 841,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,591.48, 3,786,920.72 and 841,695.52 is: 1,262,554.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,591.48 : 3,786,920.72 = 841,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,591.48/3,786,920.72 = 841,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,591.48x = 3,786,920.72 × 841,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,591.48x = 3,187,434,204,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,434,204,619.18/2,524,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,554.45

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