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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,150.34, 3,279,645.81 and 838,207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,150.34, 3,279,645.81 and 838,207.83 is: 1,257,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,150.34 : 3,279,645.81 = 838,207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,150.34/3,279,645.81 = 838,207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,150.34x = 3,279,645.81 × 838,207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,150.34x = 2,749,024,797,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,024,797,568.69/2,186,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,472.90

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