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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,605.52, 3,788,441.09 and 842,709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,605.52, 3,788,441.09 and 842,709.02 is: 1,264,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,605.52 : 3,788,441.09 = 842,709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,605.52/3,788,441.09 = 842,709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,605.52x = 3,788,441.09 × 842,709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,605.52x = 3,192,553,494,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,553,494,991.25/2,525,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,074.48

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