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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,232.16, 3,258,785.20 and 752,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,232.16, 3,258,785.20 and 752,256.80 is: 1,128,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,232.16 : 3,258,785.20 = 752,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,232.16/3,258,785.20 = 752,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,232.16x = 3,258,785.20 × 752,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,232.16x = 2,451,443,326,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,443,326,439.36/2,172,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,536.52

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