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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533,991.74, 3,800,591.52 and 828,121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533,991.74, 3,800,591.52 and 828,121.48 is: 1,242,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533,991.74 : 3,800,591.52 = 828,121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533,991.74/3,800,591.52 = 828,121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533,991.74x = 3,800,591.52 × 828,121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533,991.74x = 3,147,351,474,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,351,474,417.85/2,533,991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,052.78

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