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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520,689.60, 3,781,034.40 and 838,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520,689.60, 3,781,034.40 and 838,052.80 is: 1,257,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520,689.60 : 3,781,034.40 = 838,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520,689.60/3,781,034.40 = 838,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520,689.60x = 3,781,034.40 × 838,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520,689.60x = 3,168,706,465,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,706,465,816.32/2,520,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,079.20

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