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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286,782.64, 3,429,454.32 and 827,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286,782.64, 3,429,454.32 and 827,640.72 is: 1,241,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286,782.64 : 3,429,454.32 = 827,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286,782.64/3,429,454.32 = 827,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286,782.64x = 3,429,454.32 × 827,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286,782.64x = 2,838,356,042,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,356,042,611.91/2,286,782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,200.63

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