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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,233.84, 3,781,883.52 and 838,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,233.84, 3,781,883.52 and 838,337.28 is: 1,257,516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,233.84 : 3,781,883.52 = 838,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,233.84/3,781,883.52 = 838,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,233.84x = 3,781,883.52 × 838,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,233.84x = 3,170,493,943,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,493,943,433.63/2,521,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,516.81

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