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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,611.53, 3,788,450.10 and 842,715.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,611.53, 3,788,450.10 and 842,715.03 is: 1,264,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,611.53 : 3,788,450.10 = 842,715.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,611.53/3,788,450.10 = 842,715.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,611.53x = 3,788,450.10 × 842,715.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,611.53x = 3,192,583,839,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,583,839,675.00/2,525,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,083.49

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