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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132,152.20, 3,197,061.90 and 868,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132,152.20, 3,197,061.90 and 868,552.20 is: 1,302,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132,152.20 : 3,197,061.90 = 868,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132,152.20/3,197,061.90 = 868,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132,152.20x = 3,197,061.90 × 868,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132,152.20x = 2,776,815,146,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,815,146,781.18/2,132,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302,353.16

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