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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554,989.57, 3,832,868.21 and 825,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554,989.57, 3,832,868.21 and 825,281.84 is: 1,238,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554,989.57 : 3,832,868.21 = 825,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554,989.57/3,832,868.21 = 825,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554,989.57x = 3,832,868.21 × 825,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554,989.57x = 3,163,196,505,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,196,505,535.56/2,554,989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,046.74

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