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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,406.88, 3,866,585.88 and 848,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,406.88, 3,866,585.88 and 848,374.40 is: 1,272,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,406.88 : 3,866,585.88 = 848,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,406.88/3,866,585.88 = 848,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,406.88x = 3,866,585.88 × 848,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,406.88x = 3,280,312,475,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,312,475,993.47/2,577,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,718.13

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