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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725,853.40, 4,088,780.10 and 832,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725,853.40, 4,088,780.10 and 832,591.80 is: 1,248,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725,853.40 : 4,088,780.10 = 832,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725,853.40/4,088,780.10 = 832,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725,853.40x = 4,088,780.10 × 832,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725,853.40x = 3,404,284,783,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,284,783,263.18/2,725,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,887.70

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