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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,355.59, 3,807,546.35 and 855,473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,355.59, 3,807,546.35 and 855,473.67 is: 1,283,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,355.59 : 3,807,546.35 = 855,473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,355.59/3,807,546.35 = 855,473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,355.59x = 3,807,546.35 × 855,473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,355.59x = 3,257,255,645,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,255,645,452.24/2,538,355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,214.87

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