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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,601.58, 3,833,435.74 and 849,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,601.58, 3,833,435.74 and 849,744.88 is: 1,274,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,601.58 : 3,833,435.74 = 849,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,601.58/3,833,435.74 = 849,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,601.58x = 3,833,435.74 × 849,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,601.58x = 3,257,442,392,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,442,392,874.01/2,555,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,628.42

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