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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154,209.54, 3,231,304.59 and 556,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154,209.54, 3,231,304.59 and 556,636.82 is: 834,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154,209.54 : 3,231,304.59 = 556,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154,209.54/3,231,304.59 = 556,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154,209.54x = 3,231,304.59 × 556,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154,209.54x = 1,798,663,111,429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,663,111,429.00/2,154,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,952.72

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