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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438,159.10, 3,657,479.22 and 840,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438,159.10, 3,657,479.22 and 840,511.86 is: 1,260,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438,159.10 : 3,657,479.22 = 840,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438,159.10/3,657,479.22 = 840,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438,159.10x = 3,657,479.22 × 840,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438,159.10x = 3,074,154,662,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,154,662,113.55/2,438,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,850.72

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