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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626,858.16, 3,940,510.80 and 829,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626,858.16, 3,940,510.80 and 829,260.80 is: 1,243,961.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626,858.16 : 3,940,510.80 = 829,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626,858.16/3,940,510.80 = 829,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626,858.16x = 3,940,510.80 × 829,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626,858.16x = 3,267,711,138,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,711,138,416.64/2,626,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,961.77

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