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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,182, 3,781,805.94 and 838,285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,182, 3,781,805.94 and 838,285.50 is: 1,257,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,182 : 3,781,805.94 = 838,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,182/3,781,805.94 = 838,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,182x = 3,781,805.94 × 838,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,182x = 3,170,233,083,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,233,083,315.87/2,521,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,439.20

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