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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,642.61, 3,272,687.84 and 834,938.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,642.61, 3,272,687.84 and 834,938.05 is: 1,252,492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,642.61 : 3,272,687.84 = 834,938.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,642.61/3,272,687.84 = 834,938.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,642.61x = 3,272,687.84 × 834,938.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,642.61x = 2,732,491,603,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,491,603,388.31/2,181,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,492.77

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