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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148,131.33, 3,221,956.42 and 550,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148,131.33, 3,221,956.42 and 550,731.95 is: 826,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148,131.33 : 3,221,956.42 = 550,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148,131.33/3,221,956.42 = 550,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148,131.33x = 3,221,956.42 × 550,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148,131.33x = 1,774,434,342,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,434,342,001.62/2,148,131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,036.25

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