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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,617.77, 3,788,459.48 and 842,721.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,617.77, 3,788,459.48 and 842,721.27 is: 1,264,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,617.77 : 3,788,459.48 = 842,721.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,617.77/3,788,459.48 = 842,721.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,617.77x = 3,788,459.48 × 842,721.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,617.77x = 3,192,615,365,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,615,365,386.84/2,525,617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,092.85

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