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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,246.72, 3,952,828.50 and 838,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,246.72, 3,952,828.50 and 838,104.22 is: 1,257,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,246.72 : 3,952,828.50 = 838,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,246.72/3,952,828.50 = 838,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,246.72x = 3,952,828.50 × 838,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,246.72x = 3,312,882,246,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,882,246,786.27/2,635,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,143.11

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