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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248,672.40, 3,371,842.20 and 827,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248,672.40, 3,371,842.20 and 827,997.20 is: 1,241,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248,672.40 : 3,371,842.20 = 827,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248,672.40/3,371,842.20 = 827,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248,672.40x = 3,371,842.20 × 827,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248,672.40x = 2,791,875,900,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,875,900,441.84/2,248,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,566.31

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