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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099,424.80, 3,149,137.20 and 838,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099,424.80, 3,149,137.20 and 838,157.60 is: 1,257,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099,424.80 : 3,149,137.20 = 838,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099,424.80/3,149,137.20 = 838,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099,424.80x = 3,149,137.20 × 838,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099,424.80x = 2,639,473,277,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,473,277,622.72/2,099,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,236.40

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