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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,871.29, 3,264,466.73 and 717,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,871.29, 3,264,466.73 and 717,567.32 is: 1,076,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,871.29 : 3,264,466.73 = 717,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,871.29/3,264,466.73 = 717,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,871.29x = 3,264,466.73 × 717,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,871.29x = 2,342,474,647,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,474,647,248.59/2,176,871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,074.02

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