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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,869.52, 3,842,743.03 and 832,737.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,869.52, 3,842,743.03 and 832,737.19 is: 1,249,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,869.52 : 3,842,743.03 = 832,737.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,869.52/3,842,743.03 = 832,737.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,869.52x = 3,842,743.03 × 832,737.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,869.52x = 3,199,995,032,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,995,032,694.29/2,561,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,085.88

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