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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041,827.77, 3,062,742.71 and 842,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041,827.77, 3,062,742.71 and 842,431.88 is: 1,263,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041,827.77 : 3,062,742.71 = 842,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041,827.77/3,062,742.71 = 842,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041,827.77x = 3,062,742.71 × 842,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041,827.77x = 2,580,152,102,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,152,102,586.29/2,041,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,648.26

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