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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,682.65, 3,812,523.98 and 858,761.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541,682.65, 3,812,523.98 and 858,761.85 is: 1,288,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541,682.65 : 3,812,523.98 = 858,761.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541,682.65/3,812,523.98 = 858,761.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541,682.65x = 3,812,523.98 × 858,761.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541,682.65x = 3,274,050,141,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,050,141,940.35/2,541,682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,142.78

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