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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,915.82, 3,278,912.00 and 838,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,915.82, 3,278,912.00 and 838,155.20 is: 1,257,247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,915.82 : 3,278,912.00 = 838,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,915.82/3,278,912.00 = 838,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,915.82x = 3,278,912.00 × 838,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,915.82x = 2,748,237,122,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,237,122,557.06/2,185,915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,247.47

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