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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,002.80, 3,258,004.20 and 990,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,002.80, 3,258,004.20 and 990,050.80 is: 1,485,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,002.80 : 3,258,004.20 = 990,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,002.80/3,258,004.20 = 990,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,002.80x = 3,258,004.20 × 990,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,002.80x = 3,225,589,664,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,589,664,613.36/2,172,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,076.20

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