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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827,386.60, 4,239,627.10 and 832,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827,386.60, 4,239,627.10 and 832,583.40 is: 1,248,447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827,386.60 : 4,239,627.10 = 832,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827,386.60/4,239,627.10 = 832,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827,386.60x = 4,239,627.10 × 832,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827,386.60x = 3,529,843,145,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,843,145,650.14/2,827,386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,447.29

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