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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548,492.71, 3,823,330.78 and 842,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548,492.71, 3,823,330.78 and 842,533.08 is: 1,263,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548,492.71 : 3,823,330.78 = 842,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548,492.71/3,823,330.78 = 842,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548,492.71x = 3,823,330.78 × 842,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548,492.71x = 3,221,282,644,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,282,644,647.88/2,548,492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,995.24

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