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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148,049.04, 3,221,998.68 and 550,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148,049.04, 3,221,998.68 and 550,628.24 is: 825,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148,049.04 : 3,221,998.68 = 550,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148,049.04/3,221,998.68 = 550,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148,049.04x = 3,221,998.68 × 550,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148,049.04x = 1,774,123,462,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,123,462,450.72/2,148,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,923.17

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