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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727,731.05, 4,091,448.66 and 834,472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727,731.05, 4,091,448.66 and 834,472.65 is: 1,251,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727,731.05 : 4,091,448.66 = 834,472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727,731.05/4,091,448.66 = 834,472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727,731.05x = 4,091,448.66 × 834,472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727,731.05x = 3,414,202,001,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,202,001,476.79/2,727,731.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,663.72

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