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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,242, 3,952,863 and 838,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,242, 3,952,863 and 838,129.20 is: 1,257,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,242 : 3,952,863 = 838,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,242/3,952,863 = 838,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,242x = 3,952,863 × 838,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,242x = 3,313,009,903,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,009,903,899.60/2,635,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,193.80

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