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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,729.40, 3,797,927.80 and 825,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,729.40, 3,797,927.80 and 825,274.80 is: 1,238,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,729.40 : 3,797,927.80 = 825,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,729.40/3,797,927.80 = 825,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,729.40x = 3,797,927.80 × 825,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,729.40x = 3,134,334,105,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,334,105,559.44/2,531,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,020.98

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