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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545,793.57, 3,817,879.46 and 839,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545,793.57, 3,817,879.46 and 839,617.82 is: 1,259,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545,793.57 : 3,817,879.46 = 839,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545,793.57/3,817,879.46 = 839,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545,793.57x = 3,817,879.46 × 839,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545,793.57x = 3,205,559,625,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,559,625,029.89/2,545,793.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,159.29

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