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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,369.40, 4,080,782.52 and 827,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,369.40, 4,080,782.52 and 827,127.24 is: 1,240,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,369.40 : 4,080,782.52 = 827,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,369.40/4,080,782.52 = 827,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,369.40x = 4,080,782.52 × 827,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,369.40x = 3,375,326,382,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,326,382,807.85/2,720,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,760.31

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