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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,073.38, 3,976,338.60 and 829,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,073.38, 3,976,338.60 and 829,821.24 is: 1,244,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,073.38 : 3,976,338.60 = 829,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,073.38/3,976,338.60 = 829,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,073.38x = 3,976,338.60 × 829,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,073.38x = 3,299,650,227,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,650,227,711.86/2,652,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,177.58

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