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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556,957.78, 3,832,740.24 and 850,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556,957.78, 3,832,740.24 and 850,644 is: 1,275,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556,957.78 : 3,832,740.24 = 850,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556,957.78/3,832,740.24 = 850,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556,957.78x = 3,832,740.24 × 850,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556,957.78x = 3,260,297,488,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,297,488,714.56/2,556,957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,068.96

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