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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253,428.46, 3,377,780.73 and 832,578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253,428.46, 3,377,780.73 and 832,578.30 is: 1,247,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253,428.46 : 3,377,780.73 = 832,578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253,428.46/3,377,780.73 = 832,578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253,428.46x = 3,377,780.73 × 832,578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253,428.46x = 2,812,266,937,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,266,937,956.16/2,253,428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,994.77

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