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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611,317.47, 3,916,146.77 and 837,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611,317.47, 3,916,146.77 and 837,974.75 is: 1,256,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611,317.47 : 3,916,146.77 = 837,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611,317.47/3,916,146.77 = 837,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611,317.47x = 3,916,146.77 × 837,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611,317.47x = 3,281,632,106,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,632,106,364.18/2,611,317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,695.96

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