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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511,985.56, 3,768,566.40 and 829,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511,985.56, 3,768,566.40 and 829,087.44 is: 1,243,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511,985.56 : 3,768,566.40 = 829,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511,985.56/3,768,566.40 = 829,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511,985.56x = 3,768,566.40 × 829,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511,985.56x = 3,124,471,069,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,471,069,046.02/2,511,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,825.25

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