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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,156.80, 3,258,542.40 and 676,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,156.80, 3,258,542.40 and 676,092.80 is: 1,014,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,156.80 : 3,258,542.40 = 676,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,156.80/3,258,542.40 = 676,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,156.80x = 3,258,542.40 × 676,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,156.80x = 2,203,077,055,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,077,055,134.72/2,172,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,234.82

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