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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536,618.92, 3,805,513.98 and 853,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536,618.92, 3,805,513.98 and 853,681.32 is: 1,280,719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536,618.92 : 3,805,513.98 = 853,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536,618.92/3,805,513.98 = 853,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536,618.92x = 3,805,513.98 × 853,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536,618.92x = 3,248,696,197,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,696,197,724.85/2,536,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,719.06

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