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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636,809.38, 3,955,592.88 and 815,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636,809.38, 3,955,592.88 and 815,316.12 is: 1,223,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636,809.38 : 3,955,592.88 = 815,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636,809.38/3,955,592.88 = 815,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636,809.38x = 3,955,592.88 × 815,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636,809.38x = 3,225,058,639,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,058,639,221.23/2,636,809.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,091.31

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