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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,623.88, 3,257,842.32 and 752,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,623.88, 3,257,842.32 and 752,298.60 is: 1,128,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,623.88 : 3,257,842.32 = 752,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,623.88/3,257,842.32 = 752,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,623.88x = 3,257,842.32 × 752,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,623.88x = 2,450,870,216,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,870,216,356.75/2,172,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128,069.26

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