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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412,219, 3,619,987.38 and 836,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412,219, 3,619,987.38 and 836,283 is: 1,254,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412,219 : 3,619,987.38 = 836,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412,219/3,619,987.38 = 836,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412,219x = 3,619,987.38 × 836,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412,219x = 3,027,333,906,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,333,906,108.54/2,412,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,999.61

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