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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438,157.60, 3,657,476.96 and 840,510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438,157.60, 3,657,476.96 and 840,510.36 is: 1,260,848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438,157.60 : 3,657,476.96 = 840,510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438,157.60/3,657,476.96 = 840,510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438,157.60x = 3,657,476.96 × 840,510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438,157.60x = 3,074,147,258,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,147,258,053.92/2,438,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,848.46

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