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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,916.84, 3,817,275.52 and 862,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,916.84, 3,817,275.52 and 862,020.28 is: 1,292,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,916.84 : 3,817,275.52 = 862,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,916.84/3,817,275.52 = 862,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,916.84x = 3,817,275.52 × 862,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,916.84x = 3,290,568,912,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,568,912,587.55/2,544,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,996.64

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