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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,944.89, 4,082,007.82 and 827,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,944.89, 4,082,007.82 and 827,637.12 is: 1,241,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,944.89 : 4,082,007.82 = 827,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,944.89/4,082,007.82 = 827,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,944.89x = 4,082,007.82 × 827,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,944.89x = 3,378,421,195,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,421,195,962.28/2,720,944.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,635.29

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