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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617,402.78, 3,926,104.44 and 820,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617,402.78, 3,926,104.44 and 820,286.02 is: 1,230,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617,402.78 : 3,926,104.44 = 820,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617,402.78/3,926,104.44 = 820,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617,402.78x = 3,926,104.44 × 820,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617,402.78x = 3,220,528,585,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,528,585,191.93/2,617,402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,429.11

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