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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,170.56, 3,781,788.65 and 838,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,170.56, 3,781,788.65 and 838,274.06 is: 1,257,422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,170.56 : 3,781,788.65 = 838,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,170.56/3,781,788.65 = 838,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,170.56x = 3,781,788.65 × 838,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,170.56x = 3,170,175,334,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,175,334,104.05/2,521,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,422.00

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