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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052,159.52, 3,078,239.28 and 556,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052,159.52, 3,078,239.28 and 556,251.52 is: 834,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052,159.52 : 3,078,239.28 = 556,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052,159.52/3,078,239.28 = 556,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052,159.52x = 3,078,239.28 × 556,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052,159.52x = 1,712,275,278,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,275,278,423.71/2,052,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,377.28

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