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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,632.82, 3,857,448.93 and 865,632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,632.82, 3,857,448.93 and 865,632.89 is: 1,298,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,632.82 : 3,857,448.93 = 865,632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,632.82/3,857,448.93 = 865,632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,632.82x = 3,857,448.93 × 865,632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,632.82x = 3,339,134,671,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,134,671,700.81/2,571,632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,449.24

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