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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,533.60, 3,132,337.20 and 825,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,533.60, 3,132,337.20 and 825,402.40 is: 1,238,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,533.60 : 3,132,337.20 = 825,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,533.60/3,132,337.20 = 825,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,533.60x = 3,132,337.20 × 825,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,533.60x = 2,585,438,642,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,438,642,489.28/2,087,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,513.55

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