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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,002.40, 2,852,271.60 and 836,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,002.40, 2,852,271.60 and 836,247.20 is: 1,254,708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,002.40 : 2,852,271.60 = 836,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,002.40/2,852,271.60 = 836,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,002.40x = 2,852,271.60 × 836,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,002.40x = 2,385,204,139,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,204,139,139.52/1,901,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,708.64

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