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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322,822.40, 3,485,270.40 and 827,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322,822.40, 3,485,270.40 and 827,987.20 is: 1,242,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322,822.40 : 3,485,270.40 = 827,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322,822.40/3,485,270.40 = 827,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322,822.40x = 3,485,270.40 × 827,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322,822.40x = 2,885,759,279,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,759,279,738.88/2,322,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,350.38

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