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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,264.94, 3,255,951.20 and 731,680.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,264.94, 3,255,951.20 and 731,680.05 is: 1,097,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,264.94 : 3,255,951.20 = 731,680.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,264.94/3,255,951.20 = 731,680.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,264.94x = 3,255,951.20 × 731,680.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,264.94x = 2,382,314,545,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,314,545,364.98/2,171,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,201.22

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