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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423,231.80, 3,634,847.70 and 827,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423,231.80, 3,634,847.70 and 827,596.60 is: 1,241,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423,231.80 : 3,634,847.70 = 827,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423,231.80/3,634,847.70 = 827,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423,231.80x = 3,634,847.70 × 827,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423,231.80x = 3,008,187,598,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,187,598,037.82/2,423,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,394.90

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