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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562,237.48, 3,843,514.74 and 856,534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562,237.48, 3,843,514.74 and 856,534.26 is: 1,284,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562,237.48 : 3,843,514.74 = 856,534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562,237.48/3,843,514.74 = 856,534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562,237.48x = 3,843,514.74 × 856,534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562,237.48x = 3,292,102,053,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,102,053,624.99/2,562,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,854.38

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