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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334,011.20, 3,501,016.80 and 838,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334,011.20, 3,501,016.80 and 838,254.40 is: 1,257,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334,011.20 : 3,501,016.80 = 838,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334,011.20/3,501,016.80 = 838,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334,011.20x = 3,501,016.80 × 838,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334,011.20x = 2,934,742,737,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,742,737,073.92/2,334,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,381.60

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