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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358,286.80, 3,538,177.96 and 841,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358,286.80, 3,538,177.96 and 841,937.20 is: 1,263,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358,286.80 : 3,538,177.96 = 841,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358,286.80/3,538,177.96 = 841,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358,286.80x = 3,538,177.96 × 841,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358,286.80x = 2,978,923,644,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,923,644,744.11/2,358,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,172.76

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