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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124,330.42, 3,187,967.28 and 844,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124,330.42, 3,187,967.28 and 844,806.78 is: 1,267,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124,330.42 : 3,187,967.28 = 844,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124,330.42/3,187,967.28 = 844,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124,330.42x = 3,187,967.28 × 844,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124,330.42x = 2,693,216,372,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,216,372,562.16/2,124,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,795.42

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