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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732,257.20, 4,098,385.80 and 838,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732,257.20, 4,098,385.80 and 838,752.60 is: 1,258,128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732,257.20 : 4,098,385.80 = 838,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732,257.20/4,098,385.80 = 838,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732,257.20x = 4,098,385.80 × 838,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732,257.20x = 3,437,531,745,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,531,745,553.08/2,732,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,128.90

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