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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,413.92, 3,372,664.80 and 827,738.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,413.92, 3,372,664.80 and 827,738.72 is: 1,241,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,413.92 : 3,372,664.80 = 827,738.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,413.92/3,372,664.80 = 827,738.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,413.92x = 3,372,664.80 × 827,738.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,413.92x = 2,791,685,244,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,685,244,541.06/2,248,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,624.25

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