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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,461.30, 4,080,691.95 and 827,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,461.30, 4,080,691.95 and 827,199.70 is: 1,240,799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,461.30 : 4,080,691.95 = 827,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,461.30/4,080,691.95 = 827,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,461.30x = 4,080,691.95 × 827,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,461.30x = 3,375,547,156,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,547,156,832.42/2,720,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,799.55

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