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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617,401.78, 3,926,102.94 and 820,285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617,401.78, 3,926,102.94 and 820,285.02 is: 1,230,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617,401.78 : 3,926,102.94 = 820,285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617,401.78/3,926,102.94 = 820,285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617,401.78x = 3,926,102.94 × 820,285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617,401.78x = 3,220,523,428,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,523,428,659.96/2,617,401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,427.61

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