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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,934.58, 3,817,302.14 and 862,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,934.58, 3,817,302.14 and 862,038.02 is: 1,293,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,934.58 : 3,817,302.14 = 862,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,934.58/3,817,302.14 = 862,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,934.58x = 3,817,302.14 × 862,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,934.58x = 3,290,659,578,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,659,578,507.36/2,544,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293,023.25

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