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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,405.92, 3,372,652.80 and 827,730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,405.92, 3,372,652.80 and 827,730.72 is: 1,241,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,405.92 : 3,372,652.80 = 827,730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,405.92/3,372,652.80 = 827,730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,405.92x = 3,372,652.80 × 827,730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,405.92x = 2,791,648,330,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,648,330,454.02/2,248,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,612.25

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