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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,804.88, 3,813,788.13 and 836,970.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,804.88, 3,813,788.13 and 836,970.39 is: 1,255,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,804.88 : 3,813,788.13 = 836,970.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,804.88/3,813,788.13 = 836,970.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,804.88x = 3,813,788.13 × 836,970.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,804.88x = 3,192,027,738,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,027,738,543.47/2,542,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,317.61

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