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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,287.60, 3,637,931.40 and 827,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,287.60, 3,637,931.40 and 827,611.20 is: 1,241,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,287.60 : 3,637,931.40 = 827,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,287.60/3,637,931.40 = 827,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,287.60x = 3,637,931.40 × 827,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,287.60x = 3,010,792,771,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,792,771,471.68/2,425,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,416.80

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