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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562,137.73, 3,843,605.12 and 855,752.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562,137.73, 3,843,605.12 and 855,752.85 is: 1,283,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562,137.73 : 3,843,605.12 = 855,752.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562,137.73/3,843,605.12 = 855,752.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562,137.73x = 3,843,605.12 × 855,752.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562,137.73x = 3,289,176,031,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,176,031,435.83/2,562,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,762.38

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