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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533,028.91, 3,800,384.12 and 827,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533,028.91, 3,800,384.12 and 827,227.86 is: 1,241,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533,028.91 : 3,800,384.12 = 827,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533,028.91/3,800,384.12 = 827,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533,028.91x = 3,800,384.12 × 827,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533,028.91x = 3,143,783,607,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,783,607,480.11/2,533,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,116.36

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