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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087,999.40, 3,132,017.60 and 825,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087,999.40, 3,132,017.60 and 825,827.16 is: 1,238,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087,999.40 : 3,132,017.60 = 825,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087,999.40/3,132,017.60 = 825,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087,999.40x = 3,132,017.60 × 825,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087,999.40x = 2,586,505,199,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,505,199,678.02/2,087,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,748.06

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