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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,436.83, 3,258,941.18 and 806,024.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,436.83, 3,258,941.18 and 806,024.43 is: 1,209,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,436.83 : 3,258,941.18 = 806,024.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,436.83/3,258,941.18 = 806,024.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,436.83x = 3,258,941.18 × 806,024.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,436.83x = 2,626,786,202,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,786,202,982.91/2,172,436.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,142.73

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