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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,640.71, 3,808,088.03 and 832,633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,640.71, 3,808,088.03 and 832,633.09 is: 1,248,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,640.71 : 3,808,088.03 = 832,633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,640.71/3,808,088.03 = 832,633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,640.71x = 3,808,088.03 × 832,633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,640.71x = 3,170,740,095,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,740,095,972.28/2,538,640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,991.27

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