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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,596.86, 3,786,928.77 and 841,700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,596.86, 3,786,928.77 and 841,700.90 is: 1,262,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,596.86 : 3,786,928.77 = 841,700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,596.86/3,786,928.77 = 841,700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,596.86x = 3,786,928.77 × 841,700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,596.86x = 3,187,461,335,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,461,335,010.25/2,524,596.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,562.51

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