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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638,738.35, 3,958,484.85 and 841,642.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638,738.35, 3,958,484.85 and 841,642.25 is: 1,262,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638,738.35 : 3,958,484.85 = 841,642.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638,738.35/3,958,484.85 = 841,642.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638,738.35x = 3,958,484.85 × 841,642.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638,738.35x = 3,331,628,075,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,628,075,952.49/2,638,738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,583.72

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