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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,850.32, 3,832,336.92 and 849,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,850.32, 3,832,336.92 and 849,080 is: 1,273,142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,850.32 : 3,832,336.92 = 849,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,850.32/3,832,336.92 = 849,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,850.32x = 3,832,336.92 × 849,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,850.32x = 3,253,960,632,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,960,632,033.60/2,555,850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,142.10

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