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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,407.88, 3,866,587.38 and 848,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,407.88, 3,866,587.38 and 848,375.40 is: 1,272,719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,407.88 : 3,866,587.38 = 848,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,407.88/3,866,587.38 = 848,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,407.88x = 3,866,587.38 × 848,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,407.88x = 3,280,317,615,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,317,615,142.45/2,577,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,719.63

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