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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,014.40, 3,370,855.20 and 827,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,014.40, 3,370,855.20 and 827,339.20 is: 1,240,579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,014.40 : 3,370,855.20 = 827,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,014.40/3,370,855.20 = 827,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,014.40x = 3,370,855.20 × 827,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,014.40x = 2,788,840,644,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,840,644,483.84/2,248,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,579.53

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