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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,292.22, 3,256,966.04 and 573,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,292.22, 3,256,966.04 and 573,841.50 is: 860,769.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,292.22 : 3,256,966.04 = 573,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,292.22/3,256,966.04 = 573,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,292.22x = 3,256,966.04 × 573,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,292.22x = 1,868,982,277,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,982,277,842.66/2,171,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,769.57

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