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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,613.88, 3,786,954.28 and 841,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,613.88, 3,786,954.28 and 841,717.92 is: 1,262,588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,613.88 : 3,786,954.28 = 841,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,613.88/3,786,954.28 = 841,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,613.88x = 3,786,954.28 × 841,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,613.88x = 3,187,547,279,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,547,279,696.70/2,524,613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,588.04

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