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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,140.74, 3,797,106.03 and 824,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,140.74, 3,797,106.03 and 824,887.08 is: 1,237,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,140.74 : 3,797,106.03 = 824,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,140.74/3,797,106.03 = 824,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,140.74x = 3,797,106.03 × 824,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,140.74x = 3,132,183,705,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,183,705,537.09/2,531,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,459.32

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