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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715,502.40, 4,072,216.80 and 821,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715,502.40, 4,072,216.80 and 821,614.40 is: 1,232,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715,502.40 : 4,072,216.80 = 821,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715,502.40/4,072,216.80 = 821,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715,502.40x = 4,072,216.80 × 821,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715,502.40x = 3,345,791,962,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,791,962,801.92/2,715,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,107.90

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