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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562,014.21, 3,841,765.61 and 855,571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562,014.21, 3,841,765.61 and 855,571.01 is: 1,282,937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562,014.21 : 3,841,765.61 = 855,571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562,014.21/3,841,765.61 = 855,571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562,014.21x = 3,841,765.61 × 855,571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562,014.21x = 3,286,903,259,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,903,259,644.28/2,562,014.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,937.17

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