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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157,951.50, 3,237,082.77 and 828,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157,951.50, 3,237,082.77 and 828,255.50 is: 1,242,442.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157,951.50 : 3,237,082.77 = 828,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157,951.50/3,237,082.77 = 828,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157,951.50x = 3,237,082.77 × 828,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157,951.50x = 2,681,131,608,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,131,608,207.74/2,157,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,442.94

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