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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539,648.08, 3,809,238.84 and 856,766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539,648.08, 3,809,238.84 and 856,766.16 is: 1,285,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539,648.08 : 3,809,238.84 = 856,766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539,648.08/3,809,238.84 = 856,766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539,648.08x = 3,809,238.84 × 856,766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539,648.08x = 3,263,626,933,469.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,626,933,469.65/2,539,648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,070.54

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