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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653,323.44, 3,979,982.72 and 831,701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653,323.44, 3,979,982.72 and 831,701.48 is: 1,247,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653,323.44 : 3,979,982.72 = 831,701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653,323.44/3,979,982.72 = 831,701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653,323.44x = 3,979,982.72 × 831,701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653,323.44x = 3,310,157,494,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,157,494,540.00/2,653,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,551.45

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