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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782,142.24, 4,172,731.50 and 836,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782,142.24, 4,172,731.50 and 836,842.64 is: 1,255,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782,142.24 : 4,172,731.50 = 836,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782,142.24/4,172,731.50 = 836,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782,142.24x = 4,172,731.50 × 836,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782,142.24x = 3,491,919,644,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,919,644,471.16/2,782,142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,119.02

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