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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631,557.28, 3,947,476.86 and 834,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631,557.28, 3,947,476.86 and 834,577.32 is: 1,251,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631,557.28 : 3,947,476.86 = 834,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631,557.28/3,947,476.86 = 834,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631,557.28x = 3,947,476.86 × 834,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631,557.28x = 3,294,474,658,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,474,658,580.82/2,631,557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,910.68

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