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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,501.50, 3,237,909.21 and 828,805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,501.50, 3,237,909.21 and 828,805.50 is: 1,243,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,501.50 : 3,237,909.21 = 828,805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,501.50/3,237,909.21 = 828,805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,501.50x = 3,237,909.21 × 828,805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,501.50x = 2,683,596,961,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,596,961,748.65/2,158,501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,268.52

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