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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,159.08, 3,636,737.78 and 827,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,159.08, 3,636,737.78 and 827,851 is: 1,241,434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,159.08 : 3,636,737.78 = 827,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,159.08/3,636,737.78 = 827,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,159.08x = 3,636,737.78 × 827,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,159.08x = 3,010,677,007,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,677,007,910.78/2,425,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,434.85

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