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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,270.52, 3,781,938.60 and 838,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,270.52, 3,781,938.60 and 838,374 is: 1,257,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,270.52 : 3,781,938.60 = 838,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,270.52/3,781,938.60 = 838,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,270.52x = 3,781,938.60 × 838,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,270.52x = 3,170,678,991,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,678,991,836.40/2,521,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,571.91

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