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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173,255.36, 3,259,144.56 and 752,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173,255.36, 3,259,144.56 and 752,979.84 is: 1,129,213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173,255.36 : 3,259,144.56 = 752,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173,255.36/3,259,144.56 = 752,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173,255.36x = 3,259,144.56 × 752,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173,255.36x = 2,454,070,149,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,070,149,325.67/2,173,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,213.89

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