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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324,177.40, 3,486,266.10 and 827,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324,177.40, 3,486,266.10 and 827,729.40 is: 1,241,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324,177.40 : 3,486,266.10 = 827,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324,177.40/3,486,266.10 = 827,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324,177.40x = 3,486,266.10 × 827,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324,177.40x = 2,885,684,947,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,684,947,193.34/2,324,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,594.10

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