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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438,159.34, 3,657,479.60 and 840,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438,159.34, 3,657,479.60 and 840,512.10 is: 1,260,851.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438,159.34 : 3,657,479.60 = 840,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438,159.34/3,657,479.60 = 840,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438,159.34x = 3,657,479.60 × 840,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438,159.34x = 3,074,155,859,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,155,859,303.16/2,438,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,851.09

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