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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,057.36, 3,952,979.71 and 837,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,057.36, 3,952,979.71 and 837,999.46 is: 1,257,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,057.36 : 3,952,979.71 = 837,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,057.36/3,952,979.71 = 837,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,057.36x = 3,952,979.71 × 837,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,057.36x = 3,312,594,858,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,594,858,180.96/2,635,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,124.38

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