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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635,376.64, 3,953,064.96 and 838,260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635,376.64, 3,953,064.96 and 838,260.42 is: 1,257,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635,376.64 : 3,953,064.96 = 838,260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635,376.64/3,953,064.96 = 838,260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635,376.64x = 3,953,064.96 × 838,260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635,376.64x = 3,313,697,878,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,697,878,832.89/2,635,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,390.63

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