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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859,796.04, 4,290,284.95 and 838,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859,796.04, 4,290,284.95 and 838,106.10 is: 1,257,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859,796.04 : 4,290,284.95 = 838,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859,796.04/4,290,284.95 = 838,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859,796.04x = 4,290,284.95 × 838,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859,796.04x = 3,595,713,985,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,713,985,237.93/2,859,796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,332.32

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