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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148,045.30, 3,221,995.05 and 550,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148,045.30, 3,221,995.05 and 550,624.05 is: 825,917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148,045.30 : 3,221,995.05 = 550,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148,045.30/3,221,995.05 = 550,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148,045.30x = 3,221,995.05 × 550,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148,045.30x = 1,774,107,963,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,107,963,510.95/2,148,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,917.39

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