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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152,870.96, 3,230,577.94 and 786,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152,870.96, 3,230,577.94 and 786,523.20 is: 1,180,249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152,870.96 : 3,230,577.94 = 786,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152,870.96/3,230,577.94 = 786,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152,870.96x = 3,230,577.94 × 786,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152,870.96x = 2,540,924,499,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,924,499,218.21/2,152,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,249.33

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