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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142,173.38, 3,213,271.06 and 722,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142,173.38, 3,213,271.06 and 722,241.76 is: 1,083,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142,173.38 : 3,213,271.06 = 722,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142,173.38/3,213,271.06 = 722,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142,173.38x = 3,213,271.06 × 722,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142,173.38x = 2,320,758,545,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,758,545,731.47/2,142,173.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083,366.35

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