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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,833.20, 3,265,249.80 and 994,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,833.20, 3,265,249.80 and 994,881.20 is: 1,492,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,833.20 : 3,265,249.80 = 994,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,833.20/3,265,249.80 = 994,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,833.20x = 3,265,249.80 × 994,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,833.20x = 3,248,535,639,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,535,639,323.76/2,176,833.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,321.80

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