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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732,022.80, 4,098,034.20 and 838,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732,022.80, 4,098,034.20 and 838,518.20 is: 1,257,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732,022.80 : 4,098,034.20 = 838,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732,022.80/4,098,034.20 = 838,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732,022.80x = 4,098,034.20 × 838,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732,022.80x = 3,436,276,260,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,276,260,922.44/2,732,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,777.30

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