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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152,755.96, 3,229,053.17 and 533,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152,755.96, 3,229,053.17 and 533,530.12 is: 800,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152,755.96 : 3,229,053.17 = 533,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152,755.96/3,229,053.17 = 533,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152,755.96x = 3,229,053.17 × 533,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152,755.96x = 1,722,797,125,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,797,125,276.48/2,152,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,275.16

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