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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544,765.12, 3,816,337.73 and 838,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544,765.12, 3,816,337.73 and 838,590.13 is: 1,257,618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544,765.12 : 3,816,337.73 = 838,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544,765.12/3,816,337.73 = 838,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544,765.12x = 3,816,337.73 × 838,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544,765.12x = 3,200,343,158,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,343,158,419.15/2,544,765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,618.29

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