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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514,802.40, 3,772,204.81 and 831,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514,802.40, 3,772,204.81 and 831,905.90 is: 1,247,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514,802.40 : 3,772,204.81 = 831,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514,802.40/3,772,204.81 = 831,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514,802.40x = 3,772,204.81 × 831,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514,802.40x = 3,138,119,437,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,119,437,447.38/2,514,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,859.25

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