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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721,173.06, 4,082,350.07 and 827,865.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721,173.06, 4,082,350.07 and 827,865.29 is: 1,241,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721,173.06 : 4,082,350.07 = 827,865.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721,173.06/4,082,350.07 = 827,865.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721,173.06x = 4,082,350.07 × 827,865.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721,173.06x = 3,379,635,936,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,635,936,857.61/2,721,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,977.58

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