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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,669.71, 3,842,438.39 and 832,529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,669.71, 3,842,438.39 and 832,529.88 is: 1,248,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,669.71 : 3,842,438.39 = 832,529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,669.71/3,842,438.39 = 832,529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,669.71x = 3,842,438.39 × 832,529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,669.71x = 3,198,944,771,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,944,771,734.09/2,561,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,773.31

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