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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,057.61, 3,952,980.08 and 837,999.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,057.61, 3,952,980.08 and 837,999.71 is: 1,257,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,057.61 : 3,952,980.08 = 837,999.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,057.61/3,952,980.08 = 837,999.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,057.61x = 3,952,980.08 × 837,999.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,057.61x = 3,312,596,160,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,596,160,675.78/2,635,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,124.76

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