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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,248.17, 3,273,366.71 and 761,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,248.17, 3,273,366.71 and 761,304.25 is: 1,142,477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,248.17 : 3,273,366.71 = 761,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,248.17/3,273,366.71 = 761,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,248.17x = 3,273,366.71 × 761,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,248.17x = 2,492,027,988,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,027,988,131.52/2,181,248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,477.97

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