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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097,666.40, 3,147,277.20 and 836,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097,666.40, 3,147,277.20 and 836,399.20 is: 1,254,908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097,666.40 : 3,147,277.20 = 836,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097,666.40/3,147,277.20 = 836,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097,666.40x = 3,147,277.20 × 836,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097,666.40x = 2,632,380,132,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,380,132,258.24/2,097,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,908.85

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