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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637,721.86, 3,956,539.59 and 840,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637,721.86, 3,956,539.59 and 840,581.34 is: 1,260,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637,721.86 : 3,956,539.59 = 840,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637,721.86/3,956,539.59 = 840,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637,721.86x = 3,956,539.59 × 840,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637,721.86x = 3,325,793,350,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,793,350,325.25/2,637,721.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,858.24

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