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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555,861.87, 3,832,960.25 and 849,546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555,861.87, 3,832,960.25 and 849,546.93 is: 1,274,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555,861.87 : 3,832,960.25 = 849,546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555,861.87/3,832,960.25 = 849,546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555,861.87x = 3,832,960.25 × 849,546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555,861.87x = 3,256,279,629,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,279,629,697.00/2,555,861.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,043.67

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