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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,863.84, 3,808,308.80 and 855,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,863.84, 3,808,308.80 and 855,981.92 is: 1,283,977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,863.84 : 3,808,308.80 = 855,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,863.84/3,808,308.80 = 855,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,863.84x = 3,808,308.80 × 855,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,863.84x = 3,259,843,478,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,843,478,576.90/2,538,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,977.28

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