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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,056.61, 3,271,076.24 and 832,724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,056.61, 3,271,076.24 and 832,724.13 is: 1,248,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,056.61 : 3,271,076.24 = 832,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,056.61/3,271,076.24 = 832,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,056.61x = 3,271,076.24 × 832,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,056.61x = 2,723,904,111,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,904,111,954.05/2,181,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,891.98

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