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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434,962.79, 3,652,942.34 and 837,318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434,962.79, 3,652,942.34 and 837,318.38 is: 1,256,148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434,962.79 : 3,652,942.34 = 837,318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434,962.79/3,652,942.34 = 837,318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434,962.79x = 3,652,942.34 × 837,318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434,962.79x = 3,058,675,762,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,675,762,028.68/2,434,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,148.87

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