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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617,643.31, 3,926,350.73 and 820,485.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617,643.31, 3,926,350.73 and 820,485.75 is: 1,230,692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617,643.31 : 3,926,350.73 = 820,485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617,643.31/3,926,350.73 = 820,485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617,643.31x = 3,926,350.73 × 820,485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617,643.31x = 3,221,514,819,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,514,819,364.67/2,617,643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,692.82

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