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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,214.64, 3,781,854.72 and 838,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,214.64, 3,781,854.72 and 838,318.08 is: 1,257,488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,214.64 : 3,781,854.72 = 838,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,214.64/3,781,854.72 = 838,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,214.64x = 3,781,854.72 × 838,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,214.64x = 3,170,397,187,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,397,187,709.34/2,521,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,488.01

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