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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,015.68, 3,807,042.96 and 855,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,015.68, 3,807,042.96 and 855,094.88 is: 1,282,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,015.68 : 3,807,042.96 = 855,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,015.68/3,807,042.96 = 855,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,015.68x = 3,807,042.96 × 855,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,015.68x = 3,255,382,943,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,382,943,036.05/2,538,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,648.87

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