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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523,005.70, 3,785,111.19 and 840,123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523,005.70, 3,785,111.19 and 840,123.78 is: 1,260,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523,005.70 : 3,785,111.19 = 840,123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523,005.70/3,785,111.19 = 840,123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523,005.70x = 3,785,111.19 × 840,123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523,005.70x = 3,179,961,920,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,961,920,663.10/2,523,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,386.34

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