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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146,996.95, 3,220,493.36 and 549,557.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146,996.95, 3,220,493.36 and 549,557.49 is: 824,335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146,996.95 : 3,220,493.36 = 549,557.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146,996.95/3,220,493.36 = 549,557.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146,996.95x = 3,220,493.36 × 549,557.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146,996.95x = 1,769,846,244,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,846,244,735.48/2,146,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,335.71

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