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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530,974.96, 3,796,858.13 and 824,722.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530,974.96, 3,796,858.13 and 824,722.11 is: 1,237,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530,974.96 : 3,796,858.13 = 824,722.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530,974.96/3,796,858.13 = 824,722.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530,974.96x = 3,796,858.13 × 824,722.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530,974.96x = 3,131,352,844,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,352,844,220.64/2,530,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,212.10

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