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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620,662.37, 3,931,017.86 and 823,506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620,662.37, 3,931,017.86 and 823,506.06 is: 1,235,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620,662.37 : 3,931,017.86 = 823,506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620,662.37/3,931,017.86 = 823,506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620,662.37x = 3,931,017.86 × 823,506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620,662.37x = 3,237,217,029,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,217,029,678.23/2,620,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,266.73

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