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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,349.84, 3,807,537.72 and 855,467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,349.84, 3,807,537.72 and 855,467.92 is: 1,283,206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,349.84 : 3,807,537.72 = 855,467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,349.84/3,807,537.72 = 855,467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,349.84x = 3,807,537.72 × 855,467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,349.84x = 3,257,226,373,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,226,373,649.94/2,538,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,206.25

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