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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,233.71, 3,952,809.03 and 838,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,233.71, 3,952,809.03 and 838,091.22 is: 1,257,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,233.71 : 3,952,809.03 = 838,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,233.71/3,952,809.03 = 838,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,233.71x = 3,952,809.03 × 838,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,233.71x = 3,312,814,542,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,814,542,379.72/2,635,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,123.62

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