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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,342.22, 3,837,460.63 and 852,609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,342.22, 3,837,460.63 and 852,609.39 is: 1,278,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,342.22 : 3,837,460.63 = 852,609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,342.22/3,837,460.63 = 852,609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,342.22x = 3,837,460.63 × 852,609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,342.22x = 3,271,854,943,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,854,943,442.97/2,558,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,896.52

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