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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,294.40, 4,080,595.20 and 827,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,294.40, 4,080,595.20 and 827,097.60 is: 1,240,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,294.40 : 4,080,595.20 = 827,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,294.40/4,080,595.20 = 827,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,294.40x = 4,080,595.20 × 827,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,294.40x = 3,375,050,496,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,050,496,491.52/2,720,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,693.10

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