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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877,938.59, 4,316,156.10 and 855,637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877,938.59, 4,316,156.10 and 855,637.92 is: 1,283,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877,938.59 : 4,316,156.10 = 855,637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877,938.59/4,316,156.10 = 855,637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877,938.59x = 4,316,156.10 × 855,637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877,938.59x = 3,693,066,806,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,066,806,218.53/2,877,938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,233.36

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