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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,172.56, 3,261,837.20 and 754,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,172.56, 3,261,837.20 and 754,226.32 is: 1,131,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,172.56 : 3,261,837.20 = 754,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,172.56/3,261,837.20 = 754,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,172.56x = 3,261,837.20 × 754,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,172.56x = 2,460,163,467,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,163,467,795.10/2,174,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131,540.11

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