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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323,481.20, 3,485,394.60 and 827,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323,481.20, 3,485,394.60 and 827,378.80 is: 1,241,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323,481.20 : 3,485,394.60 = 827,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323,481.20/3,485,394.60 = 827,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323,481.20x = 3,485,394.60 × 827,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323,481.20x = 2,883,741,601,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,741,601,674.48/2,323,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,129.73

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