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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147,612.70, 3,221,344.88 and 550,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147,612.70, 3,221,344.88 and 550,191.44 is: 825,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147,612.70 : 3,221,344.88 = 550,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147,612.70/3,221,344.88 = 550,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147,612.70x = 3,221,344.88 × 550,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147,612.70x = 1,772,356,378,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,356,378,263.83/2,147,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,268.16

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