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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,051.46, 3,254,706.78 and 823,488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,051.46, 3,254,706.78 and 823,488.94 is: 1,233,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,051.46 : 3,254,706.78 = 823,488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,051.46/3,254,706.78 = 823,488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,051.46x = 3,254,706.78 × 823,488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,051.46x = 2,680,215,036,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,215,036,273.01/2,172,051.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,955.59

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