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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,122.60, 3,131,720.70 and 824,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,122.60, 3,131,720.70 and 824,991.40 is: 1,237,896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,122.60 : 3,131,720.70 = 824,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,122.60/3,131,720.70 = 824,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,122.60x = 3,131,720.70 × 824,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,122.60x = 2,583,642,644,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,642,644,701.98/2,087,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,896.92

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