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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827,377.80, 3,901,798.32 and 1,538,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827,377.80, 3,901,798.32 and 1,538,227.48 is: 2,122,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827,377.80 : 3,901,798.32 = 1,538,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827,377.80/3,901,798.32 = 1,538,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827,377.80x = 3,901,798.32 × 1,538,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827,377.80x = 6,001,853,397,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001,853,397,241.83/2,827,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122,763.15

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