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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,232.40, 4,080,502.20 and 827,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,232.40, 4,080,502.20 and 827,035.60 is: 1,240,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,232.40 : 4,080,502.20 = 827,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,232.40/4,080,502.20 = 827,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,232.40x = 4,080,502.20 × 827,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,232.40x = 3,374,720,585,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,720,585,278.32/2,720,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,600.10

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