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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,404.80, 3,278,774.40 and 839,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,404.80, 3,278,774.40 and 839,046.40 is: 1,257,674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,404.80 : 3,278,774.40 = 839,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,404.80/3,278,774.40 = 839,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,404.80x = 3,278,774.40 × 839,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,404.80x = 2,751,043,856,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,043,856,732.16/2,187,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,674.78

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