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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514,801.52, 3,772,203.50 and 831,905.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514,801.52, 3,772,203.50 and 831,905.02 is: 1,247,857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514,801.52 : 3,772,203.50 = 831,905.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514,801.52/3,772,203.50 = 831,905.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514,801.52x = 3,772,203.50 × 831,905.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514,801.52x = 3,138,115,028,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,115,028,111.57/2,514,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,857.93

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