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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716,438.55, 4,074,657.83 and 823,274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716,438.55, 4,074,657.83 and 823,274.15 is: 1,234,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716,438.55 : 4,074,657.83 = 823,274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716,438.55/4,074,657.83 = 823,274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716,438.55x = 4,074,657.83 × 823,274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716,438.55x = 3,354,560,457,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,560,457,417.72/2,716,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,911.23

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