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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173,204.80, 3,257,474.40 and 824,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173,204.80, 3,257,474.40 and 824,846.40 is: 1,236,384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173,204.80 : 3,257,474.40 = 824,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173,204.80/3,257,474.40 = 824,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173,204.80x = 3,257,474.40 × 824,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173,204.80x = 2,686,916,031,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,916,031,932.16/2,173,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,384.18

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