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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,665.80, 3,258,998.70 and 575,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,665.80, 3,258,998.70 and 575,475.40 is: 863,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,665.80 : 3,258,998.70 = 575,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,665.80/3,258,998.70 = 575,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,665.80x = 3,258,998.70 × 575,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,665.80x = 1,875,473,580,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,473,580,481.98/2,172,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,213.10

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