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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,596.36, 3,786,928.01 and 841,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,596.36, 3,786,928.01 and 841,700.40 is: 1,262,561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,596.36 : 3,786,928.01 = 841,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,596.36/3,786,928.01 = 841,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,596.36x = 3,786,928.01 × 841,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,596.36x = 3,187,458,820,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,458,820,788.20/2,524,596.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,561.76

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