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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717,274.40, 4,074,874.80 and 823,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717,274.40, 4,074,874.80 and 823,386.40 is: 1,234,765.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717,274.40 : 4,074,874.80 = 823,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717,274.40/4,074,874.80 = 823,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717,274.40x = 4,074,874.80 × 823,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717,274.40x = 3,355,196,492,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,196,492,022.72/2,717,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,765.43

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