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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132,461.14, 3,198,856.98 and 712,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132,461.14, 3,198,856.98 and 712,522.26 is: 1,068,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132,461.14 : 3,198,856.98 = 712,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132,461.14/3,198,856.98 = 712,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132,461.14x = 3,198,856.98 × 712,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132,461.14x = 2,279,256,804,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,256,804,806.38/2,132,461.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,838.61

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