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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432,891.40, 3,650,114.70 and 836,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432,891.40, 3,650,114.70 and 836,478.60 is: 1,254,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432,891.40 : 3,650,114.70 = 836,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432,891.40/3,650,114.70 = 836,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432,891.40x = 3,650,114.70 × 836,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432,891.40x = 3,053,242,834,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,242,834,095.42/2,432,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,985.26

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