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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178,084.52, 3,267,130.04 and 848,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178,084.52, 3,267,130.04 and 848,388.52 is: 1,272,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178,084.52 : 3,267,130.04 = 848,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178,084.52/3,267,130.04 = 848,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178,084.52x = 3,267,130.04 × 848,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178,084.52x = 2,771,795,619,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,795,619,283.14/2,178,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,584.05

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