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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,129.43, 3,807,555.94 and 832,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,129.43, 3,807,555.94 and 832,406.18 is: 1,248,727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,129.43 : 3,807,555.94 = 832,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,129.43/3,807,555.94 = 832,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,129.43x = 3,807,555.94 × 832,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,129.43x = 3,169,433,095,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,433,095,151.71/2,538,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,727.93

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