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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517,290.28, 3,774,535.74 and 833,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517,290.28, 3,774,535.74 and 833,475.24 is: 1,249,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517,290.28 : 3,774,535.74 = 833,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517,290.28/3,774,535.74 = 833,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517,290.28x = 3,774,535.74 × 833,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517,290.28x = 3,145,982,081,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,982,081,785.08/2,517,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,749.43

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