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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638,362.78, 3,957,766.11 and 841,501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638,362.78, 3,957,766.11 and 841,501.71 is: 1,262,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638,362.78 : 3,957,766.11 = 841,501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638,362.78/3,957,766.11 = 841,501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638,362.78x = 3,957,766.11 × 841,501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638,362.78x = 3,330,466,949,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,466,949,345.05/2,638,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,323.35

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