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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,246.40, 3,371,203.20 and 827,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,246.40, 3,371,203.20 and 827,571.20 is: 1,240,927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,246.40 : 3,371,203.20 = 827,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,246.40/3,371,203.20 = 827,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,246.40x = 3,371,203.20 × 827,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,246.40x = 2,789,910,677,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,910,677,667.84/2,248,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,927.45

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