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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526,458.85, 3,790,773.88 and 821,124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526,458.85, 3,790,773.88 and 821,124.95 is: 1,232,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526,458.85 : 3,790,773.88 = 821,124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526,458.85/3,790,773.88 = 821,124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526,458.85x = 3,790,773.88 × 821,124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526,458.85x = 3,112,698,991,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,698,991,669.62/2,526,458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,040.25

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