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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148,151.02, 3,221,985.95 and 550,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148,151.02, 3,221,985.95 and 550,751.64 is: 826,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148,151.02 : 3,221,985.95 = 550,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148,151.02/3,221,985.95 = 550,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148,151.02x = 3,221,985.95 × 550,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148,151.02x = 1,774,514,046,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,514,046,019.46/2,148,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,065.78

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