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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,996, 3,262,692.94 and 1,215,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,996, 3,262,692.94 and 1,215,327.84 is: 1,824,780.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,996 : 3,262,692.94 = 1,215,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,996/3,262,692.94 = 1,215,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,996x = 3,262,692.94 × 1,215,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,996x = 3,965,241,563,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,241,563,353.45/2,172,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824,780.88

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