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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,860.37, 3,814,815.89 and 837,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,860.37, 3,814,815.89 and 837,106.22 is: 1,255,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,860.37 : 3,814,815.89 = 837,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,860.37/3,814,815.89 = 837,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,860.37x = 3,814,815.89 × 837,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,860.37x = 3,193,406,110,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,406,110,574.47/2,542,860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,832.27

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