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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,621.39, 3,788,464.92 and 842,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,621.39, 3,788,464.92 and 842,724.89 is: 1,264,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,621.39 : 3,788,464.92 = 842,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,621.39/3,788,464.92 = 842,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,621.39x = 3,788,464.92 × 842,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,621.39x = 3,192,633,682,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,633,682,975.86/2,525,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,098.29

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