Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,168.08, 3,636,751.24 and 827,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,425,168.08, 3,636,751.24 and 827,860 is: 1,241,448.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,425,168.08 : 3,636,751.24 = 827,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,425,168.08/3,636,751.24 = 827,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,425,168.08x = 3,636,751.24 × 827,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,425,168.08x = 3,010,720,881,546.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,010,720,881,546.40/2,425,168.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,448.34
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