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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,635.46, 3,836,669.70 and 852,178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,635.46, 3,836,669.70 and 852,178.82 is: 1,277,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,635.46 : 3,836,669.70 = 852,178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,635.46/3,836,669.70 = 852,178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,635.46x = 3,836,669.70 × 852,178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,635.46x = 3,269,528,657,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,528,657,675.75/2,558,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,840.75

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