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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652,700.78, 3,979,046.18 and 831,205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652,700.78, 3,979,046.18 and 831,205.16 is: 1,246,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652,700.78 : 3,979,046.18 = 831,205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652,700.78/3,979,046.18 = 831,205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652,700.78x = 3,979,046.18 × 831,205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652,700.78x = 3,307,403,716,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,403,716,694.29/2,652,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,806.18

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