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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525,617.27, 3,788,458.73 and 842,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525,617.27, 3,788,458.73 and 842,720.77 is: 1,264,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525,617.27 : 3,788,458.73 = 842,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525,617.27/3,788,458.73 = 842,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525,617.27x = 3,788,458.73 × 842,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525,617.27x = 3,192,612,840,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,612,840,430.91/2,525,617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,092.10

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