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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,875.20, 3,783,158.40 and 838,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,875.20, 3,783,158.40 and 838,803.20 is: 1,258,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,875.20 : 3,783,158.40 = 838,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,875.20/3,783,158.40 = 838,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,875.20x = 3,783,158.40 × 838,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,875.20x = 3,173,325,372,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,325,372,026.88/2,521,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,319.75

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