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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624,633.71, 3,936,576.81 and 827,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624,633.71, 3,936,576.81 and 827,283.61 is: 1,240,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624,633.71 : 3,936,576.81 = 827,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624,633.71/3,936,576.81 = 827,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624,633.71x = 3,936,576.81 × 827,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624,633.71x = 3,256,665,450,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,665,450,599.78/2,624,633.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,807.60

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