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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099,553.40, 3,150,107.70 and 838,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099,553.40, 3,150,107.70 and 838,286.20 is: 1,257,739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099,553.40 : 3,150,107.70 = 838,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099,553.40/3,150,107.70 = 838,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099,553.40x = 3,150,107.70 × 838,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099,553.40x = 2,640,691,813,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,691,813,423.74/2,099,553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,739.77

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