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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173,171.46, 3,259,754.46 and 825,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173,171.46, 3,259,754.46 and 825,331.56 is: 1,237,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173,171.46 : 3,259,754.46 = 825,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173,171.46/3,259,754.46 = 825,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173,171.46x = 3,259,754.46 × 825,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173,171.46x = 2,690,378,233,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,378,233,688.76/2,173,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,996.31

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