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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,172.56, 3,781,791.64 and 838,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,172.56, 3,781,791.64 and 838,276.06 is: 1,257,425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,172.56 : 3,781,791.64 = 838,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,172.56/3,781,791.64 = 838,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,172.56x = 3,781,791.64 × 838,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,172.56x = 3,170,185,395,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,185,395,720.14/2,521,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,425.00

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