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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,143, 3,781,747.26 and 838,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,143, 3,781,747.26 and 838,246.50 is: 1,257,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,143 : 3,781,747.26 = 838,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,143/3,781,747.26 = 838,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,143x = 3,781,747.26 × 838,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,143x = 3,170,036,404,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,036,404,579.59/2,521,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,380.64

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