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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567,284.52, 3,851,534.07 and 838,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567,284.52, 3,851,534.07 and 838,145.12 is: 1,257,415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567,284.52 : 3,851,534.07 = 838,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567,284.52/3,851,534.07 = 838,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567,284.52x = 3,851,534.07 × 838,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567,284.52x = 3,228,144,466,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,144,466,026.57/2,567,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,415.94

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