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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,039.52, 3,837,438.39 and 851,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,039.52, 3,837,438.39 and 851,625.48 is: 1,277,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,039.52 : 3,837,438.39 = 851,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,039.52/3,837,438.39 = 851,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,039.52x = 3,837,438.39 × 851,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,039.52x = 3,268,060,310,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,060,310,854.18/2,558,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,564.43

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