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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,541.38, 3,939,272.26 and 1,565,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,541.38, 3,939,272.26 and 1,565,391 is: 2,160,242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,541.38 : 3,939,272.26 = 1,565,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,541.38/3,939,272.26 = 1,565,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,541.38x = 3,939,272.26 × 1,565,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,541.38x = 6,166,501,342,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,501,342,353.66/2,854,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160,242.41

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