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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849,274.53, 4,273,915.75 and 827,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849,274.53, 4,273,915.75 and 827,524.25 is: 1,241,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849,274.53 : 4,273,915.75 = 827,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849,274.53/4,273,915.75 = 827,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849,274.53x = 4,273,915.75 × 827,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849,274.53x = 3,536,768,925,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,768,925,581.94/2,849,274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,287.52

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