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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,256.80, 3,254,552.40 and 822,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,256.80, 3,254,552.40 and 822,898.40 is: 1,233,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,256.80 : 3,254,552.40 = 822,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,256.80/3,254,552.40 = 822,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,256.80x = 3,254,552.40 × 822,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,256.80x = 2,678,165,962,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,165,962,676.16/2,171,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,463.48

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