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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520,671.60, 3,781,007.40 and 838,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520,671.60, 3,781,007.40 and 838,034.80 is: 1,257,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520,671.60 : 3,781,007.40 = 838,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520,671.60/3,781,007.40 = 838,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520,671.60x = 3,781,007.40 × 838,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520,671.60x = 3,168,615,780,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,615,780,257.52/2,520,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,052.20

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