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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,888.81, 3,814,031.03 and 836,608.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,888.81, 3,814,031.03 and 836,608.97 is: 1,254,814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,888.81 : 3,814,031.03 = 836,608.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,888.81/3,814,031.03 = 836,608.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,888.81x = 3,814,031.03 × 836,608.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,888.81x = 3,190,852,565,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,852,565,743.04/2,542,888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,814.03

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