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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,631.47, 3,836,663.69 and 852,174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,631.47, 3,836,663.69 and 852,174.83 is: 1,277,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,631.47 : 3,836,663.69 = 852,174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,631.47/3,836,663.69 = 852,174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,631.47x = 3,836,663.69 × 852,174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,631.47x = 3,269,508,218,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,508,218,732.77/2,558,631.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,834.76

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