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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554,340.68, 3,831,807.58 and 848,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554,340.68, 3,831,807.58 and 848,636.20 is: 1,273,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554,340.68 : 3,831,807.58 = 848,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554,340.68/3,831,807.58 = 848,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554,340.68x = 3,831,807.58 × 848,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554,340.68x = 3,251,810,623,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,810,623,822.40/2,554,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,052.83

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