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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168,886.40, 3,252,707.52 and 838,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168,886.40, 3,252,707.52 and 838,879.36 is: 1,258,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168,886.40 : 3,252,707.52 = 838,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168,886.40/3,252,707.52 = 838,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168,886.40x = 3,252,707.52 × 838,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168,886.40x = 2,728,629,202,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,629,202,644.79/2,168,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,078.43

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