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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,301.66, 3,562,460.01 and 838,504.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,301.66, 3,562,460.01 and 838,504.86 is: 1,257,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,301.66 : 3,562,460.01 = 838,504.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,301.66/3,562,460.01 = 838,504.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,301.66x = 3,562,460.01 × 838,504.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,301.66x = 2,987,140,031,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,140,031,940.65/2,375,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,583.44

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