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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436,643.12, 3,655,209.48 and 838,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436,643.12, 3,655,209.48 and 838,994.80 is: 1,258,576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436,643.12 : 3,655,209.48 = 838,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436,643.12/3,655,209.48 = 838,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436,643.12x = 3,655,209.48 × 838,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436,643.12x = 3,066,701,746,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,701,746,630.70/2,436,643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,576.49

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