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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,125.60, 3,637,688.40 and 827,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,125.60, 3,637,688.40 and 827,157.60 is: 1,240,736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,125.60 : 3,637,688.40 = 827,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,125.60/3,637,688.40 = 827,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,125.60x = 3,637,688.40 × 827,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,125.60x = 3,008,941,606,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,941,606,491.84/2,425,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,736.40

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