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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,889.88, 3,814,032.62 and 836,610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,889.88, 3,814,032.62 and 836,610.03 is: 1,254,815.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,889.88 : 3,814,032.62 = 836,610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,889.88/3,814,032.62 = 836,610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,889.88x = 3,814,032.62 × 836,610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,889.88x = 3,190,857,944,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,857,944,639.18/2,542,889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,815.62

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