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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151,645.59, 3,225,311.95 and 999,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151,645.59, 3,225,311.95 and 999,701.42 is: 1,498,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151,645.59 : 3,225,311.95 = 999,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151,645.59/3,225,311.95 = 999,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151,645.59x = 3,225,311.95 × 999,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151,645.59x = 3,224,348,936,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,348,936,357.97/2,151,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,550.21

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