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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424,858.33, 3,637,286.88 and 827,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424,858.33, 3,637,286.88 and 827,421.28 is: 1,241,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424,858.33 : 3,637,286.88 = 827,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424,858.33/3,637,286.88 = 827,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424,858.33x = 3,637,286.88 × 827,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424,858.33x = 3,009,568,565,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,568,565,976.81/2,424,858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,131.71

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