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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145,741.40, 3,218,602.94 and 548,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145,741.40, 3,218,602.94 and 548,301.88 is: 822,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145,741.40 : 3,218,602.94 = 548,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145,741.40/3,218,602.94 = 548,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145,741.40x = 3,218,602.94 × 548,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145,741.40x = 1,764,766,042,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,766,042,975.53/2,145,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,450.48

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