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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514,812.52, 3,772,220.01 and 831,916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514,812.52, 3,772,220.01 and 831,916.02 is: 1,247,874.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514,812.52 : 3,772,220.01 = 831,916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514,812.52/3,772,220.01 = 831,916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514,812.52x = 3,772,220.01 × 831,916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514,812.52x = 3,138,170,257,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,170,257,283.56/2,514,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,874.44

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