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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358,261.74, 3,538,140.28 and 841,912.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358,261.74, 3,538,140.28 and 841,912.18 is: 1,263,135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358,261.74 : 3,538,140.28 = 841,912.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358,261.74/3,538,140.28 = 841,912.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358,261.74x = 3,538,140.28 × 841,912.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358,261.74x = 2,978,803,385,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,803,385,330.48/2,358,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,135.19

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