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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,372.86, 3,837,506.10 and 852,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,372.86, 3,837,506.10 and 852,639.76 is: 1,278,941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,372.86 : 3,837,506.10 = 852,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,372.86/3,837,506.10 = 852,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,372.86x = 3,837,506.10 × 852,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,372.86x = 3,272,010,280,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,010,280,102.54/2,558,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,941.91

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