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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121,854.96, 3,182,751.23 and 524,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121,854.96, 3,182,751.23 and 524,418.20 is: 786,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121,854.96 : 3,182,751.23 = 524,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121,854.96/3,182,751.23 = 524,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121,854.96x = 3,182,751.23 × 524,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121,854.96x = 1,669,092,671,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,092,671,084.39/2,121,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,619.59

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