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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,179, 3,781,801.44 and 838,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,179, 3,781,801.44 and 838,282.50 is: 1,257,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,179 : 3,781,801.44 = 838,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,179/3,781,801.44 = 838,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,179x = 3,781,801.44 × 838,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,179x = 3,170,217,965,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,217,965,626.80/2,521,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,434.70

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