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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324,247.40, 3,486,371.10 and 827,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324,247.40, 3,486,371.10 and 827,799.40 is: 1,241,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324,247.40 : 3,486,371.10 = 827,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324,247.40/3,486,371.10 = 827,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324,247.40x = 3,486,371.10 × 827,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324,247.40x = 2,886,015,904,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,015,904,757.34/2,324,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,699.10

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