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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,289.80, 3,638,258.70 and 827,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,289.80, 3,638,258.70 and 827,451.40 is: 1,241,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,289.80 : 3,638,258.70 = 827,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,289.80/3,638,258.70 = 827,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,289.80x = 3,638,258.70 × 827,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,289.80x = 3,010,482,254,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,482,254,877.18/2,425,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,287.64

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