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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,341.84, 3,837,460.07 and 852,609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,341.84, 3,837,460.07 and 852,609.01 is: 1,278,895.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,341.84 : 3,837,460.07 = 852,609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,341.84/3,837,460.07 = 852,609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,341.84x = 3,837,460.07 × 852,609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,341.84x = 3,271,853,026,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,853,026,934.19/2,558,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,895.95

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