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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725,341.80, 4,088,012.70 and 831,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725,341.80, 4,088,012.70 and 831,837.20 is: 1,247,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725,341.80 : 4,088,012.70 = 831,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725,341.80/4,088,012.70 = 831,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725,341.80x = 4,088,012.70 × 831,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725,341.80x = 3,400,561,037,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,561,037,932.44/2,725,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,755.80

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