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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,242.81, 3,638,237.91 and 827,433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,242.81, 3,638,237.91 and 827,433.45 is: 1,241,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,242.81 : 3,638,237.91 = 827,433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,242.81/3,638,237.91 = 827,433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,242.81x = 3,638,237.91 × 827,433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,242.81x = 3,010,399,745,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,399,745,792.09/2,425,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,277.67

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