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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,807.89, 3,813,792.63 and 836,973.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,807.89, 3,813,792.63 and 836,973.39 is: 1,255,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,807.89 : 3,813,792.63 = 836,973.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,807.89/3,813,792.63 = 836,973.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,807.89x = 3,813,792.63 × 836,973.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,807.89x = 3,192,042,946,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,042,946,288.12/2,542,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,322.10

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