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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,033.60, 3,768,280.80 and 829,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,033.60, 3,768,280.80 and 829,140.80 is: 1,243,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,033.60 : 3,768,280.80 = 829,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,033.60/3,768,280.80 = 829,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,033.60x = 3,768,280.80 × 829,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,033.60x = 3,124,435,357,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,435,357,136.64/2,512,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,787.25

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