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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511,987.56, 3,768,569.40 and 829,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511,987.56, 3,768,569.40 and 829,089.44 is: 1,243,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511,987.56 : 3,768,569.40 = 829,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511,987.56/3,768,569.40 = 829,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511,987.56x = 3,768,569.40 × 829,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511,987.56x = 3,124,481,093,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,481,093,447.14/2,511,987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,828.25

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