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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628,277.40, 3,942,902.82 and 831,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628,277.40, 3,942,902.82 and 831,613.16 is: 1,247,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628,277.40 : 3,942,902.82 = 831,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628,277.40/3,942,902.82 = 831,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628,277.40x = 3,942,902.82 × 831,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628,277.40x = 3,278,969,873,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,969,873,713.11/2,628,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,573.74

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