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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173,516.98, 3,256,034.31 and 1,423,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173,516.98, 3,256,034.31 and 1,423,288.50 is: 2,132,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173,516.98 : 3,256,034.31 = 1,423,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173,516.98/3,256,034.31 = 1,423,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173,516.98x = 3,256,034.31 × 1,423,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173,516.98x = 4,634,276,189,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,276,189,028.44/2,173,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132,155.50

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