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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547,925.50, 3,822,478.74 and 865,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547,925.50, 3,822,478.74 and 865,029 is: 1,297,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547,925.50 : 3,822,478.74 = 865,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547,925.50/3,822,478.74 = 865,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547,925.50x = 3,822,478.74 × 865,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547,925.50x = 3,306,554,961,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,554,961,983.46/2,547,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,743.97

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