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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126,094, 3,189,152.52 and 550,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126,094, 3,189,152.52 and 550,158 is: 825,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126,094 : 3,189,152.52 = 550,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126,094/3,189,152.52 = 550,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126,094x = 3,189,152.52 × 550,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126,094x = 1,754,537,772,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,537,772,098.16/2,126,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,239.98

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