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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425,558.60, 3,638,337.90 and 827,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425,558.60, 3,638,337.90 and 827,882.20 is: 1,241,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425,558.60 : 3,638,337.90 = 827,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425,558.60/3,638,337.90 = 827,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425,558.60x = 3,638,337.90 × 827,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425,558.60x = 3,012,115,184,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,115,184,995.38/2,425,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,823.30

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