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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,246.90, 3,637,870.35 and 827,862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,246.90, 3,637,870.35 and 827,862.10 is: 1,241,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,246.90 : 3,637,870.35 = 827,862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,246.90/3,637,870.35 = 827,862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,246.90x = 3,637,870.35 × 827,862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,246.90x = 3,011,654,987,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,654,987,478.74/2,425,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,793.15

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