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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436,189.12, 3,654,527.04 and 838,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436,189.12, 3,654,527.04 and 838,540.80 is: 1,257,894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436,189.12 : 3,654,527.04 = 838,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436,189.12/3,654,527.04 = 838,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436,189.12x = 3,654,527.04 × 838,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436,189.12x = 3,064,470,027,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,470,027,743.23/2,436,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,894.96

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