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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126,095.50, 3,189,154.77 and 550,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126,095.50, 3,189,154.77 and 550,159.50 is: 825,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126,095.50 : 3,189,154.77 = 550,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126,095.50/3,189,154.77 = 550,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126,095.50x = 3,189,154.77 × 550,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126,095.50x = 1,754,543,793,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,543,793,685.82/2,126,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,242.23

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