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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,192.82, 3,256,928.64 and 573,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,192.82, 3,256,928.64 and 573,715.08 is: 860,609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,192.82 : 3,256,928.64 = 573,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,192.82/3,256,928.64 = 573,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,192.82x = 3,256,928.64 × 573,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,192.82x = 1,868,549,075,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,549,075,251.89/2,171,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,609.46

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