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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561,869.83, 3,842,743.50 and 832,737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561,869.83, 3,842,743.50 and 832,737.51 is: 1,249,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561,869.83 : 3,842,743.50 = 832,737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561,869.83/3,842,743.50 = 832,737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561,869.83x = 3,842,743.50 × 832,737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561,869.83x = 3,199,996,653,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,996,653,758.69/2,561,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,086.36

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