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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,199.32, 3,833,181.76 and 825,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,199.32, 3,833,181.76 and 825,491.20 is: 1,238,360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,199.32 : 3,833,181.76 = 825,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,199.32/3,833,181.76 = 825,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,199.32x = 3,833,181.76 × 825,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,199.32x = 3,164,257,810,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,257,810,880.51/2,555,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,360.46

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