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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358,236.70, 3,538,102.68 and 841,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358,236.70, 3,538,102.68 and 841,887 is: 1,263,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358,236.70 : 3,538,102.68 = 841,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358,236.70/3,538,102.68 = 841,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358,236.70x = 3,538,102.68 × 841,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358,236.70x = 2,978,682,650,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,682,650,957.16/2,358,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,097.40

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