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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,608.52, 3,788,445.60 and 842,712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,608.52, 3,788,445.60 and 842,712.02 is: 1,264,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,608.52 : 3,788,445.60 = 842,712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,608.52/3,788,445.60 = 842,712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,608.52x = 3,788,445.60 × 842,712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,608.52x = 3,192,568,644,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,568,644,236.11/2,525,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,078.98

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