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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,002.76, 3,271,547.79 and 583,563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,002.76, 3,271,547.79 and 583,563.24 is: 875,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,002.76 : 3,271,547.79 = 583,563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,002.76/3,271,547.79 = 583,563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,002.76x = 3,271,547.79 × 583,563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,002.76x = 1,909,155,028,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,155,028,147.24/2,181,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,356.54

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