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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,436.56, 3,816,797.81 and 815,456.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,436.56, 3,816,797.81 and 815,456.87 is: 1,223,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,436.56 : 3,816,797.81 = 815,456.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,436.56/3,816,797.81 = 815,456.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,436.56x = 3,816,797.81 × 815,456.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,436.56x = 3,112,433,995,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,433,995,565.45/2,544,436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,231.12

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