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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585,575.56, 3,878,363.34 and 812,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585,575.56, 3,878,363.34 and 812,647.56 is: 1,218,971.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585,575.56 : 3,878,363.34 = 812,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585,575.56/3,878,363.34 = 812,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585,575.56x = 3,878,363.34 × 812,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585,575.56x = 3,151,742,505,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,742,505,044.45/2,585,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,971.34

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