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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,281.77, 3,812,390.43 and 835,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541,281.77, 3,812,390.43 and 835,521.40 is: 1,253,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541,281.77 : 3,812,390.43 = 835,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541,281.77/3,812,390.43 = 835,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541,281.77x = 3,812,390.43 × 835,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541,281.77x = 3,185,333,789,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,333,789,420.20/2,541,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,435.89

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