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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,259.90, 4,080,543.45 and 827,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,259.90, 4,080,543.45 and 827,063.10 is: 1,240,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,259.90 : 4,080,543.45 = 827,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,259.90/4,080,543.45 = 827,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,259.90x = 4,080,543.45 × 827,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,259.90x = 3,374,866,915,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,866,915,441.70/2,720,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,641.35

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