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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423,423.80, 3,635,135.70 and 827,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423,423.80, 3,635,135.70 and 827,788.60 is: 1,241,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423,423.80 : 3,635,135.70 = 827,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423,423.80/3,635,135.70 = 827,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423,423.80x = 3,635,135.70 × 827,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423,423.80x = 3,009,123,891,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,123,891,913.02/2,423,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,682.90

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