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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517,327.60, 3,775,991.40 and 834,431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517,327.60, 3,775,991.40 and 834,431.10 is: 1,251,646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517,327.60 : 3,775,991.40 = 834,431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517,327.60/3,775,991.40 = 834,431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517,327.60x = 3,775,991.40 × 834,431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517,327.60x = 3,150,804,657,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,804,657,492.54/2,517,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,646.65

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