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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511,085.20, 3,766,627.80 and 827,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511,085.20, 3,766,627.80 and 827,782.80 is: 1,241,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511,085.20 : 3,766,627.80 = 827,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511,085.20/3,766,627.80 = 827,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511,085.20x = 3,766,627.80 × 827,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511,085.20x = 3,117,949,706,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,949,706,841.84/2,511,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,674.20

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