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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,138.60, 3,131,744.70 and 825,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,138.60, 3,131,744.70 and 825,007.40 is: 1,237,920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,138.60 : 3,131,744.70 = 825,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,138.60/3,131,744.70 = 825,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,138.60x = 3,131,744.70 × 825,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,138.60x = 2,583,712,552,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,712,552,410.78/2,087,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,920.93

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