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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518,209.32, 3,778,049.57 and 812,314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518,209.32, 3,778,049.57 and 812,314.73 is: 1,218,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518,209.32 : 3,778,049.57 = 812,314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518,209.32/3,778,049.57 = 812,314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518,209.32x = 3,778,049.57 × 812,314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518,209.32x = 3,068,965,321,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,965,321,764.72/2,518,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,709.38

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