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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,255.79, 3,816,973.22 and 838,338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,255.79, 3,816,973.22 and 838,338.01 is: 1,257,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,255.79 : 3,816,973.22 = 838,338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,255.79/3,816,973.22 = 838,338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,255.79x = 3,816,973.22 × 838,338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,255.79x = 3,199,913,714,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,913,714,393.23/2,544,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,701.26

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