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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540,512.38, 3,809,965.68 and 834,374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540,512.38, 3,809,965.68 and 834,374.58 is: 1,251,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540,512.38 : 3,809,965.68 = 834,374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540,512.38/3,809,965.68 = 834,374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540,512.38x = 3,809,965.68 × 834,374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540,512.38x = 3,178,938,514,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,938,514,064.41/2,540,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,298.18

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