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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721,204.30, 4,082,396.85 and 827,896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721,204.30, 4,082,396.85 and 827,896.50 is: 1,242,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721,204.30 : 4,082,396.85 = 827,896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721,204.30/4,082,396.85 = 827,896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721,204.30x = 4,082,396.85 × 827,896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721,204.30x = 3,379,802,063,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,802,063,726.03/2,721,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,024.37

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