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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,760.72, 3,258,765.24 and 575,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,760.72, 3,258,765.24 and 575,346.76 is: 862,920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,760.72 : 3,258,765.24 = 575,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,760.72/3,258,765.24 = 575,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,760.72x = 3,258,765.24 × 575,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,760.72x = 1,874,920,022,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,920,022,434.62/2,172,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,920.62

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