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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539,136.27, 3,806,254.96 and 855,321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539,136.27, 3,806,254.96 and 855,321.23 is: 1,282,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539,136.27 : 3,806,254.96 = 855,321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539,136.27/3,806,254.96 = 855,321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539,136.27x = 3,806,254.96 × 855,321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539,136.27x = 3,255,570,674,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,570,674,080.80/2,539,136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,156.74

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