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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121,848.46, 3,182,741.51 and 524,411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121,848.46, 3,182,741.51 and 524,411.69 is: 786,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121,848.46 : 3,182,741.51 = 524,411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121,848.46/3,182,741.51 = 524,411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121,848.46x = 3,182,741.51 × 524,411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121,848.46x = 1,669,066,835,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,066,835,556.49/2,121,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,609.82

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