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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,274.59, 3,807,424.85 and 855,392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,274.59, 3,807,424.85 and 855,392.67 is: 1,283,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,274.59 : 3,807,424.85 = 855,392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,274.59/3,807,424.85 = 855,392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,274.59x = 3,807,424.85 × 855,392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,274.59x = 3,256,843,303,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,843,303,988.89/2,538,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,093.37

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