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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026,859.60, 3,040,289.40 and 827,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026,859.60, 3,040,289.40 and 827,994.80 is: 1,241,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026,859.60 : 3,040,289.40 = 827,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026,859.60/3,040,289.40 = 827,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026,859.60x = 3,040,289.40 × 827,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026,859.60x = 2,517,343,813,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,343,813,695.12/2,026,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,992.20

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