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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,555.74, 3,273,828.28 and 761,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,555.74, 3,273,828.28 and 761,611.82 is: 1,142,939.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,555.74 : 3,273,828.28 = 761,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,555.74/3,273,828.28 = 761,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,555.74x = 3,273,828.28 × 761,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,555.74x = 2,493,386,300,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,386,300,709.17/2,181,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,939.54

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