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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,372.98, 3,372,603.21 and 827,697.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,372.98, 3,372,603.21 and 827,697.78 is: 1,241,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,372.98 : 3,372,603.21 = 827,697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,372.98/3,372,603.21 = 827,697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,372.98x = 3,372,603.21 × 827,697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,372.98x = 2,791,496,189,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,496,189,737.87/2,248,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,562.77

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