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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755,936.74, 4,133,637.83 and 836,864.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755,936.74, 4,133,637.83 and 836,864.57 is: 1,255,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755,936.74 : 4,133,637.83 = 836,864.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755,936.74/4,133,637.83 = 836,864.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755,936.74x = 4,133,637.83 × 836,864.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755,936.74x = 3,459,295,020,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,295,020,286.17/2,755,936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,215.68

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