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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725,500.80, 4,088,251.20 and 831,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725,500.80, 4,088,251.20 and 831,996.20 is: 1,247,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725,500.80 : 4,088,251.20 = 831,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725,500.80/4,088,251.20 = 831,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725,500.80x = 4,088,251.20 × 831,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725,500.80x = 3,401,409,463,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,409,463,045.44/2,725,500.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,994.30

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