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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540,443.17, 3,809,862.05 and 834,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540,443.17, 3,809,862.05 and 834,305.34 is: 1,251,194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540,443.17 : 3,809,862.05 = 834,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540,443.17/3,809,862.05 = 834,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540,443.17x = 3,809,862.05 × 834,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540,443.17x = 3,178,588,252,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,588,252,978.35/2,540,443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,194.39

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