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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052,145.80, 3,078,218.70 and 556,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052,145.80, 3,078,218.70 and 556,237.80 is: 834,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052,145.80 : 3,078,218.70 = 556,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052,145.80/3,078,218.70 = 556,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052,145.80x = 3,078,218.70 × 556,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052,145.80x = 1,712,221,597,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,221,597,606.86/2,052,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,356.70

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