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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731,603.80, 4,098,020.10 and 838,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731,603.80, 4,098,020.10 and 838,432.60 is: 1,257,837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731,603.80 : 4,098,020.10 = 838,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731,603.80/4,098,020.10 = 838,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731,603.80x = 4,098,020.10 × 838,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731,603.80x = 3,435,913,647,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,913,647,295.26/2,731,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,837.48

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