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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717,275.90, 4,074,877.05 and 823,387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717,275.90, 4,074,877.05 and 823,387.90 is: 1,234,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717,275.90 : 4,074,877.05 = 823,387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717,275.90/4,074,877.05 = 823,387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717,275.90x = 4,074,877.05 × 823,387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717,275.90x = 3,355,204,456,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,204,456,957.70/2,717,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,767.68

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