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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,245.72, 3,952,827 and 838,103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,245.72, 3,952,827 and 838,103.22 is: 1,257,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,245.72 : 3,952,827 = 838,103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,245.72/3,952,827 = 838,103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,245.72x = 3,952,827 × 838,103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,245.72x = 3,312,877,036,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,877,036,802.94/2,635,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,141.61

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