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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720,968.61, 4,082,043.35 and 827,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720,968.61, 4,082,043.35 and 827,660.84 is: 1,241,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720,968.61 : 4,082,043.35 = 827,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720,968.61/4,082,043.35 = 827,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720,968.61x = 4,082,043.35 × 827,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720,968.61x = 3,378,547,403,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,547,403,428.89/2,720,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,670.85

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