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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539,670.58, 3,809,272.59 and 856,788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539,670.58, 3,809,272.59 and 856,788.66 is: 1,285,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539,670.58 : 3,809,272.59 = 856,788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539,670.58/3,809,272.59 = 856,788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539,670.58x = 3,809,272.59 × 856,788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539,670.58x = 3,263,741,557,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,741,557,960.83/2,539,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,104.29

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