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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,253,429.96, 3,377,782.98 and 832,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,253,429.96, 3,377,782.98 and 832,579.80 is: 1,247,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,253,429.96 : 3,377,782.98 = 832,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,253,429.96/3,377,782.98 = 832,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,253,429.96x = 3,377,782.98 × 832,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,253,429.96x = 2,812,273,877,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,273,877,931.80/2,253,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,997.02

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