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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552,683.92, 3,829,181.64 and 823,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552,683.92, 3,829,181.64 and 823,729.20 is: 1,235,644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552,683.92 : 3,829,181.64 = 823,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552,683.92/3,829,181.64 = 823,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552,683.92x = 3,829,181.64 × 823,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552,683.92x = 3,154,208,728,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,208,728,971.89/2,552,683.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,644.06

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