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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511,889.60, 3,768,064.80 and 828,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511,889.60, 3,768,064.80 and 828,996.80 is: 1,243,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511,889.60 : 3,768,064.80 = 828,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511,889.60/3,768,064.80 = 828,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511,889.60x = 3,768,064.80 × 828,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511,889.60x = 3,123,713,661,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,713,661,392.64/2,511,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,571.24

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