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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,602.60, 3,278,348.70 and 838,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,602.60, 3,278,348.70 and 838,244.20 is: 1,256,770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,602.60 : 3,278,348.70 = 838,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,602.60/3,278,348.70 = 838,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,602.60x = 3,278,348.70 × 838,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,602.60x = 2,748,056,783,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,056,783,352.54/2,186,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,770.11

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