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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132,492.64, 3,198,904.20 and 712,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132,492.64, 3,198,904.20 and 712,553.76 is: 1,068,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132,492.64 : 3,198,904.20 = 712,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132,492.64/3,198,904.20 = 712,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132,492.64x = 3,198,904.20 × 712,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132,492.64x = 2,279,391,215,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,391,215,589.79/2,132,492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068,885.85

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