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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099,588.40, 3,150,160.20 and 838,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099,588.40, 3,150,160.20 and 838,321.20 is: 1,257,792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099,588.40 : 3,150,160.20 = 838,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099,588.40/3,150,160.20 = 838,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099,588.40x = 3,150,160.20 × 838,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099,588.40x = 2,640,846,079,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,846,079,056.24/2,099,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,792.28

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