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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722,762.40, 4,083,706.20 and 829,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722,762.40, 4,083,706.20 and 829,063.40 is: 1,243,461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722,762.40 : 4,083,706.20 = 829,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722,762.40/4,083,706.20 = 829,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722,762.40x = 4,083,706.20 × 829,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722,762.40x = 3,385,651,346,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,651,346,773.08/2,722,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,461.91

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