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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632,246.57, 3,948,359.46 and 835,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632,246.57, 3,948,359.46 and 835,270.17 is: 1,252,901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632,246.57 : 3,948,359.46 = 835,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632,246.57/3,948,359.46 = 835,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632,246.57x = 3,948,359.46 × 835,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632,246.57x = 3,297,946,877,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,946,877,375.31/2,632,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,901.96

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