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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168,557.80, 3,250,503.90 and 820,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168,557.80, 3,250,503.90 and 820,199.40 is: 1,229,416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168,557.80 : 3,250,503.90 = 820,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168,557.80/3,250,503.90 = 820,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168,557.80x = 3,250,503.90 × 820,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168,557.80x = 2,666,061,348,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,061,348,477.66/2,168,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,416.78

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