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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536,302.77, 3,803,642.23 and 829,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536,302.77, 3,803,642.23 and 829,983.50 is: 1,244,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536,302.77 : 3,803,642.23 = 829,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536,302.77/3,803,642.23 = 829,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536,302.77x = 3,803,642.23 × 829,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536,302.77x = 3,156,960,290,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,960,290,803.21/2,536,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,709.55

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