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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036,915.76, 3,056,774.91 and 838,837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036,915.76, 3,056,774.91 and 838,837.95 is: 1,258,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036,915.76 : 3,056,774.91 = 838,837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036,915.76/3,056,774.91 = 838,837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036,915.76x = 3,056,774.91 × 838,837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036,915.76x = 2,564,138,799,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,138,799,115.83/2,036,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,833.99

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