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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540,441.89, 3,809,860.08 and 834,304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540,441.89, 3,809,860.08 and 834,304.06 is: 1,251,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540,441.89 : 3,809,860.08 = 834,304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540,441.89/3,809,860.08 = 834,304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540,441.89x = 3,809,860.08 × 834,304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540,441.89x = 3,178,581,734,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,581,734,409.61/2,540,441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,192.46

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