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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721,187.02, 4,082,371.02 and 827,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721,187.02, 4,082,371.02 and 827,879.25 is: 1,241,998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721,187.02 : 4,082,371.02 = 827,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721,187.02/4,082,371.02 = 827,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721,187.02x = 4,082,371.02 × 827,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721,187.02x = 3,379,710,258,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,710,258,259.34/2,721,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,998.52

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