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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531,974.83, 3,798,295.77 and 825,518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531,974.83, 3,798,295.77 and 825,518.88 is: 1,238,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531,974.83 : 3,798,295.77 = 825,518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531,974.83/3,798,295.77 = 825,518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531,974.83x = 3,798,295.77 × 825,518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531,974.83x = 3,135,564,869,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,564,869,959.14/2,531,974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,387.06

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