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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510,982.80, 3,766,474.20 and 827,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510,982.80, 3,766,474.20 and 827,997.20 is: 1,241,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510,982.80 : 3,766,474.20 = 827,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510,982.80/3,766,474.20 = 827,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510,982.80x = 3,766,474.20 × 827,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510,982.80x = 3,118,630,091,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,630,091,472.24/2,510,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,995.80

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