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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,686.80, 3,277,697.40 and 838,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,686.80, 3,277,697.40 and 838,328.40 is: 1,256,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,686.80 : 3,277,697.40 = 838,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,686.80/3,277,697.40 = 838,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,686.80x = 3,277,697.40 × 838,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,686.80x = 2,747,786,817,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,786,817,026.16/2,186,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,598.25

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