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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527,729.82, 3,791,594.71 and 844,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527,729.82, 3,791,594.71 and 844,833.32 is: 1,267,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527,729.82 : 3,791,594.71 = 844,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527,729.82/3,791,594.71 = 844,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527,729.82x = 3,791,594.71 × 844,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527,729.82x = 3,203,265,546,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,265,546,943.74/2,527,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,249.97

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