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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424,859.33, 3,637,288.38 and 827,422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424,859.33, 3,637,288.38 and 827,422.28 is: 1,241,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424,859.33 : 3,637,288.38 = 827,422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424,859.33/3,637,288.38 = 827,422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424,859.33x = 3,637,288.38 × 827,422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424,859.33x = 3,009,573,444,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,573,444,397.11/2,424,859.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,133.21

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