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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424,856.83, 3,637,284.63 and 827,419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424,856.83, 3,637,284.63 and 827,419.78 is: 1,241,129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424,856.83 : 3,637,284.63 = 827,419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424,856.83/3,637,284.63 = 827,419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424,856.83x = 3,637,284.63 × 827,419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424,856.83x = 3,009,561,248,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,561,248,351.98/2,424,856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,129.46

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