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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527,551.82, 3,791,327.73 and 844,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527,551.82, 3,791,327.73 and 844,655.32 is: 1,266,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527,551.82 : 3,791,327.73 = 844,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527,551.82/3,791,327.73 = 844,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527,551.82x = 3,791,327.73 × 844,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527,551.82x = 3,202,365,137,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,365,137,008.02/2,527,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,982.98

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