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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527,551.31, 3,791,326.98 and 844,654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527,551.31, 3,791,326.98 and 844,654.81 is: 1,266,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527,551.31 : 3,791,326.98 = 844,654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527,551.31/3,791,326.98 = 844,654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527,551.31x = 3,791,326.98 × 844,654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527,551.31x = 3,202,362,569,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,362,569,939.77/2,527,551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,982.22

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