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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532,130.72, 3,796,977.84 and 848,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532,130.72, 3,796,977.84 and 848,056.48 is: 1,271,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532,130.72 : 3,796,977.84 = 848,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532,130.72/3,796,977.84 = 848,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532,130.72x = 3,796,977.84 × 848,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532,130.72x = 3,220,051,661,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,051,661,628.40/2,532,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,676.71

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