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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,669.59, 3,842,438.21 and 832,529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,669.59, 3,842,438.21 and 832,529.75 is: 1,248,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,669.59 : 3,842,438.21 = 832,529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,669.59/3,842,438.21 = 832,529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,669.59x = 3,842,438.21 × 832,529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,669.59x = 3,198,944,118,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,944,118,199.10/2,561,669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,773.12

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