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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146,499.35, 3,217,747.92 and 725,561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146,499.35, 3,217,747.92 and 725,561.71 is: 1,087,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146,499.35 : 3,217,747.92 = 725,561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146,499.35/3,217,747.92 = 725,561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146,499.35x = 3,217,747.92 × 725,561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146,499.35x = 2,334,674,683,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,674,683,184.14/2,146,499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,666.15

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