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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,046.72, 3,256,531.20 and 891,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,046.72, 3,256,531.20 and 891,376.32 is: 1,337,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,046.72 : 3,256,531.20 = 891,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,046.72/3,256,531.20 = 891,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,046.72x = 3,256,531.20 × 891,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,046.72x = 2,902,794,797,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,794,797,021.18/2,171,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,048.52

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