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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,602.87, 3,786,937.77 and 841,706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,602.87, 3,786,937.77 and 841,706.91 is: 1,262,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,602.87 : 3,786,937.77 = 841,706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,602.87/3,786,937.77 = 841,706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,602.87x = 3,786,937.77 × 841,706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,602.87x = 3,187,491,688,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,491,688,748.99/2,524,602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,571.52

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