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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,713.61, 3,259,194.96 and 575,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,713.61, 3,259,194.96 and 575,235.19 is: 862,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,713.61 : 3,259,194.96 = 575,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,713.61/3,259,194.96 = 575,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,713.61x = 3,259,194.96 × 575,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,713.61x = 1,874,803,616,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,803,616,725.10/2,172,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,885.75

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