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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147,652.30, 3,221,404.32 and 550,231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147,652.30, 3,221,404.32 and 550,231.05 is: 825,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147,652.30 : 3,221,404.32 = 550,231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147,652.30/3,221,404.32 = 550,231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147,652.30x = 3,221,404.32 × 550,231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147,652.30x = 1,772,516,681,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,516,681,468.14/2,147,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,327.58

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