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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052,271.20, 3,078,406.80 and 556,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052,271.20, 3,078,406.80 and 556,363.20 is: 834,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052,271.20 : 3,078,406.80 = 556,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052,271.20/3,078,406.80 = 556,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052,271.20x = 3,078,406.80 × 556,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052,271.20x = 1,712,712,258,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,712,258,149.76/2,052,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,544.80

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