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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511,602.40, 3,767,403.60 and 828,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511,602.40, 3,767,403.60 and 828,487.20 is: 1,242,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511,602.40 : 3,767,403.60 = 828,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511,602.40/3,767,403.60 = 828,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511,602.40x = 3,767,403.60 × 828,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511,602.40x = 3,121,245,659,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,245,659,833.92/2,511,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,730.80

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