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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,848.88, 3,808,364.04 and 855,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,848.88, 3,808,364.04 and 855,966.96 is: 1,283,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,848.88 : 3,808,364.04 = 855,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,848.88/3,808,364.04 = 855,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,848.88x = 3,808,364.04 × 855,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,848.88x = 3,259,833,789,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,833,789,892.12/2,538,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,981.03

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