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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164,718.52, 3,246,552.90 and 901,857.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164,718.52, 3,246,552.90 and 901,857.24 is: 1,352,567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164,718.52 : 3,246,552.90 = 901,857.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164,718.52/3,246,552.90 = 901,857.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164,718.52x = 3,246,552.90 × 901,857.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164,718.52x = 2,927,927,237,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,927,237,908.00/2,164,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,567.19

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