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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021,371.20, 3,029,434.56 and 821,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021,371.20, 3,029,434.56 and 821,897.28 is: 1,231,779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021,371.20 : 3,029,434.56 = 821,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021,371.20/3,029,434.56 = 821,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021,371.20x = 3,029,434.56 × 821,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021,371.20x = 2,489,884,024,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,884,024,802.00/2,021,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,779.71

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