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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655,103.28, 3,981,556.98 and 832,860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655,103.28, 3,981,556.98 and 832,860.41 is: 1,248,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655,103.28 : 3,981,556.98 = 832,860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655,103.28/3,981,556.98 = 832,860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655,103.28x = 3,981,556.98 × 832,860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655,103.28x = 3,316,081,158,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,081,158,893.38/2,655,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,946.20

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