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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542,967.64, 3,813,013.62 and 836,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542,967.64, 3,813,013.62 and 836,649.18 is: 1,254,500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542,967.64 : 3,813,013.62 = 836,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542,967.64/3,813,013.62 = 836,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542,967.64x = 3,813,013.62 × 836,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542,967.64x = 3,190,154,718,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,154,718,501.83/2,542,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,500.71

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