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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,533.62, 4,878,412.94 and 856,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,533.62, 4,878,412.94 and 856,565.16 is: 1,284,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,533.62 : 4,878,412.94 = 856,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,533.62/4,878,412.94 = 856,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,533.62x = 4,878,412.94 × 856,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,533.62x = 4,178,678,562,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,678,562,638.58/3,252,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,745.69

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