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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731,163.40, 4,096,745.10 and 837,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731,163.40, 4,096,745.10 and 837,901.80 is: 1,256,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731,163.40 : 4,096,745.10 = 837,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731,163.40/4,096,745.10 = 837,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731,163.40x = 4,096,745.10 × 837,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731,163.40x = 3,432,670,093,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,670,093,431.18/2,731,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256,852.70

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