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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514,423.60, 3,771,635.40 and 831,527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514,423.60, 3,771,635.40 and 831,527.10 is: 1,247,290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514,423.60 : 3,771,635.40 = 831,527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514,423.60/3,771,635.40 = 831,527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514,423.60x = 3,771,635.40 × 831,527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514,423.60x = 3,136,217,046,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,217,046,419.34/2,514,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,290.65

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