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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,352.56, 3,862,102.86 and 845,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,352.56, 3,862,102.86 and 845,299.44 is: 1,268,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,352.56 : 3,862,102.86 = 845,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,352.56/3,862,102.86 = 845,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,352.56x = 3,862,102.86 × 845,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,352.56x = 3,264,633,384,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,633,384,780.40/2,574,352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,137.64

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