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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,626.33, 3,257,464.58 and 655,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,626.33, 3,257,464.58 and 655,322.40 is: 982,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,626.33 : 3,257,464.58 = 655,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,626.33/3,257,464.58 = 655,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,626.33x = 3,257,464.58 × 655,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,626.33x = 2,134,689,506,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,689,506,480.59/2,171,626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,991.17

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