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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,701.56, 3,833,146.08 and 849,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,701.56, 3,833,146.08 and 849,702.96 is: 1,274,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,701.56 : 3,833,146.08 = 849,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,701.56/3,833,146.08 = 849,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,701.56x = 3,833,146.08 × 849,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,701.56x = 3,257,035,570,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,035,570,288.40/2,555,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,419.37

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