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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,234.84, 3,781,885.02 and 838,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,234.84, 3,781,885.02 and 838,338.28 is: 1,257,518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,234.84 : 3,781,885.02 = 838,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,234.84/3,781,885.02 = 838,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,234.84x = 3,781,885.02 × 838,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,234.84x = 3,170,498,982,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,498,982,824.57/2,521,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,518.31

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