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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,783.28, 3,798,154.70 and 825,783.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,783.28, 3,798,154.70 and 825,783.86 is: 1,238,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,783.28 : 3,798,154.70 = 825,783.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,783.28/3,798,154.70 = 825,783.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,783.28x = 3,798,154.70 × 825,783.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,783.28x = 3,136,454,857,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,454,857,506.30/2,531,783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,832.28

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