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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423,426.80, 3,635,140.20 and 827,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423,426.80, 3,635,140.20 and 827,791.60 is: 1,241,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423,426.80 : 3,635,140.20 = 827,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423,426.80/3,635,140.20 = 827,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423,426.80x = 3,635,140.20 × 827,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423,426.80x = 3,009,138,522,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,138,522,382.32/2,423,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,687.40

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