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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,245.90, 3,637,868.85 and 827,861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,245.90, 3,637,868.85 and 827,861.10 is: 1,241,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,245.90 : 3,637,868.85 = 827,861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,245.90/3,637,868.85 = 827,861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,245.90x = 3,637,868.85 × 827,861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,245.90x = 3,011,650,107,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,650,107,816.74/2,425,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,791.65

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