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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539,673.58, 3,809,277.09 and 856,791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539,673.58, 3,809,277.09 and 856,791.66 is: 1,285,108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539,673.58 : 3,809,277.09 = 856,791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539,673.58/3,809,277.09 = 856,791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539,673.58x = 3,809,277.09 × 856,791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539,673.58x = 3,263,756,841,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,756,841,341.07/2,539,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,108.79

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