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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535,768.83, 3,803,887.70 and 916,941.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535,768.83, 3,803,887.70 and 916,941.71 is: 1,375,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535,768.83 : 3,803,887.70 = 916,941.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535,768.83/3,803,887.70 = 916,941.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535,768.83x = 3,803,887.70 × 916,941.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535,768.83x = 3,487,943,292,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,943,292,285.97/2,535,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,497.34

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