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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,357.80, 4,080,536.70 and 827,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,357.80, 4,080,536.70 and 827,096.20 is: 1,240,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,357.80 : 4,080,536.70 = 827,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,357.80/4,080,536.70 = 827,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,357.80x = 4,080,536.70 × 827,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,357.80x = 3,374,996,398,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,996,398,530.54/2,720,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,644.30

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