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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,601.60, 3,278,347.20 and 838,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,601.60, 3,278,347.20 and 838,243.20 is: 1,256,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,601.60 : 3,278,347.20 = 838,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,601.60/3,278,347.20 = 838,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,601.60x = 3,278,347.20 × 838,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,601.60x = 2,748,052,247,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,052,247,639.04/2,186,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,768.61

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