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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553,794.38, 3,829,858.10 and 847,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553,794.38, 3,829,858.10 and 847,479.34 is: 1,270,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553,794.38 : 3,829,858.10 = 847,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553,794.38/3,829,858.10 = 847,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553,794.38x = 3,829,858.10 × 847,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553,794.38x = 3,245,725,614,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,725,614,881.65/2,553,794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,942.42

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