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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,108.80, 3,258,163.20 and 596,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,108.80, 3,258,163.20 and 596,172.80 is: 894,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,108.80 : 3,258,163.20 = 596,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,108.80/3,258,163.20 = 596,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,108.80x = 3,258,163.20 × 596,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,108.80x = 1,942,428,277,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,428,277,800.96/2,172,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,259.20

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