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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175,145.56, 3,262,719.71 and 826,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175,145.56, 3,262,719.71 and 826,996.75 is: 1,240,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175,145.56 : 3,262,719.71 = 826,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175,145.56/3,262,719.71 = 826,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175,145.56x = 3,262,719.71 × 826,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175,145.56x = 2,698,258,596,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,258,596,330.94/2,175,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,495.65

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