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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,671.59, 3,842,441.20 and 832,531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,671.59, 3,842,441.20 and 832,531.75 is: 1,248,776.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,671.59 : 3,842,441.20 = 832,531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,671.59/3,842,441.20 = 832,531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,671.59x = 3,842,441.20 × 832,531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,671.59x = 3,198,954,296,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,954,296,508.10/2,561,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,776.12

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