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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,783.40, 3,849,020.70 and 883,402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,783.40, 3,849,020.70 and 883,402.60 is: 1,325,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,783.40 : 3,849,020.70 = 883,402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,783.40/3,849,020.70 = 883,402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,783.40x = 3,849,020.70 × 883,402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,783.40x = 3,400,234,893,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,234,893,833.82/2,565,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,222.89

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