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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,361.42, 3,817,014.89 and 838,624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,361.42, 3,817,014.89 and 838,624.44 is: 1,258,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,361.42 : 3,817,014.89 = 838,624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,361.42/3,817,014.89 = 838,624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,361.42x = 3,817,014.89 × 838,624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,361.42x = 3,201,041,967,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,041,967,965.15/2,544,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,092.48

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