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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148,132.77, 3,221,958.58 and 550,733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148,132.77, 3,221,958.58 and 550,733.39 is: 826,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148,132.77 : 3,221,958.58 = 550,733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148,132.77/3,221,958.58 = 550,733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148,132.77x = 3,221,958.58 × 550,733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148,132.77x = 1,774,440,153,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,440,153,716.36/2,148,132.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,038.40

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