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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,647.56, 3,833,064.96 and 849,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,647.56, 3,833,064.96 and 849,649.08 is: 1,274,338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,647.56 : 3,833,064.96 = 849,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,647.56/3,833,064.96 = 849,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,647.56x = 3,833,064.96 × 849,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,647.56x = 3,256,760,116,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,760,116,844.24/2,555,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,338.52

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