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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554,599.06, 3,830,960.61 and 848,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554,599.06, 3,830,960.61 and 848,432.88 is: 1,272,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554,599.06 : 3,830,960.61 = 848,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554,599.06/3,830,960.61 = 848,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554,599.06x = 3,830,960.61 × 848,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554,599.06x = 3,250,312,943,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,312,943,508.86/2,554,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,337.80

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