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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628,337.63, 3,942,480.06 and 831,221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628,337.63, 3,942,480.06 and 831,221.41 is: 1,246,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628,337.63 : 3,942,480.06 = 831,221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628,337.63/3,942,480.06 = 831,221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628,337.63x = 3,942,480.06 × 831,221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628,337.63x = 3,277,073,834,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,073,834,370.09/2,628,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,823.77

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