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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721,175.58, 4,082,353.88 and 827,867.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721,175.58, 4,082,353.88 and 827,867.81 is: 1,241,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721,175.58 : 4,082,353.88 = 827,867.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721,175.58/4,082,353.88 = 827,867.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721,175.58x = 4,082,353.88 × 827,867.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721,175.58x = 3,379,649,372,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,649,372,347.15/2,721,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,981.37

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