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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,905.40, 3,782,858.10 and 839,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,905.40, 3,782,858.10 and 839,008.90 is: 1,258,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,905.40 : 3,782,858.10 = 839,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,905.40/3,782,858.10 = 839,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,905.40x = 3,782,858.10 × 839,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,905.40x = 3,173,851,613,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,851,613,337.09/2,521,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,513.35

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