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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,152.34, 3,279,648.82 and 838,209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,152.34, 3,279,648.82 and 838,209.84 is: 1,257,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,152.34 : 3,279,648.82 = 838,209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,152.34/3,279,648.82 = 838,209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,152.34x = 3,279,648.82 × 838,209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,152.34x = 2,749,033,912,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,033,912,668.39/2,186,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,475.91

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