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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,915.84, 3,817,274.02 and 862,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,915.84, 3,817,274.02 and 862,019.28 is: 1,292,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,915.84 : 3,817,274.02 = 862,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,915.84/3,817,274.02 = 862,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,915.84x = 3,817,274.02 × 862,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,915.84x = 3,290,563,802,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,563,802,283.11/2,544,915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,995.14

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