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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157,952, 3,237,083.52 and 828,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157,952, 3,237,083.52 and 828,256 is: 1,242,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157,952 : 3,237,083.52 = 828,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157,952/3,237,083.52 = 828,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157,952x = 3,237,083.52 × 828,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157,952x = 2,681,133,847,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,133,847,941.12/2,157,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,443.69

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