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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,922.48, 3,852,171 and 862,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,922.48, 3,852,171 and 862,446.80 is: 1,292,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,922.48 : 3,852,171 = 862,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,922.48/3,852,171 = 862,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,922.48x = 3,852,171 × 862,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,922.48x = 3,322,292,552,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,292,552,002.80/2,569,922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,759.83

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