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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,248.72, 3,952,831.44 and 838,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,248.72, 3,952,831.44 and 838,106.28 is: 1,257,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,248.72 : 3,952,831.44 = 838,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,248.72/3,952,831.44 = 838,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,248.72x = 3,952,831.44 × 838,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,248.72x = 3,312,892,853,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,892,853,645.44/2,635,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,146.18

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