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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,408, 3,807,237.96 and 832,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,408, 3,807,237.96 and 832,731.24 is: 1,248,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,408 : 3,807,237.96 = 832,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,408/3,807,237.96 = 832,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,408x = 3,807,237.96 × 832,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,408x = 3,170,405,987,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,405,987,405.87/2,538,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,974.16

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