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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539,132.40, 3,806,249.15 and 855,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539,132.40, 3,806,249.15 and 855,317.36 is: 1,282,150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539,132.40 : 3,806,249.15 = 855,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539,132.40/3,806,249.15 = 855,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539,132.40x = 3,806,249.15 × 855,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539,132.40x = 3,255,550,957,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,550,957,587.29/2,539,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,150.93

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