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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,390.92, 3,832,257.03 and 849,076.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,390.92, 3,832,257.03 and 849,076.01 is: 1,273,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,390.92 : 3,832,257.03 = 849,076.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,390.92/3,832,257.03 = 849,076.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,390.92x = 3,832,257.03 × 849,076.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,390.92x = 3,253,877,513,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,877,513,656.00/2,555,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,338.45

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