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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538,627.20, 3,808,063.83 and 832,619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538,627.20, 3,808,063.83 and 832,619.57 is: 1,248,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538,627.20 : 3,808,063.83 = 832,619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538,627.20/3,808,063.83 = 832,619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538,627.20x = 3,808,063.83 × 832,619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538,627.20x = 3,170,668,468,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,668,468,667.15/2,538,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,969.71

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