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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,185.75, 3,781,811.57 and 838,289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,185.75, 3,781,811.57 and 838,289.25 is: 1,257,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,185.75 : 3,781,811.57 = 838,289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,185.75/3,781,811.57 = 838,289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,185.75x = 3,781,811.57 × 838,289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,185.75x = 3,170,251,980,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,251,980,465.18/2,521,185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,444.83

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