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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,176.60, 3,277,709.70 and 837,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,176.60, 3,277,709.70 and 837,818.20 is: 1,256,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,176.60 : 3,277,709.70 = 837,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,176.60/3,277,709.70 = 837,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,176.60x = 3,277,709.70 × 837,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,176.60x = 2,746,124,840,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,124,840,976.54/2,186,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,131.29

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