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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514,798.27, 3,772,198.62 and 831,901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514,798.27, 3,772,198.62 and 831,901.77 is: 1,247,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514,798.27 : 3,772,198.62 = 831,901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514,798.27/3,772,198.62 = 831,901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514,798.27x = 3,772,198.62 × 831,901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514,798.27x = 3,138,098,708,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,098,708,769.56/2,514,798.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,853.06

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