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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183,856.24, 3,275,001 and 836,397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183,856.24, 3,275,001 and 836,397.68 is: 1,254,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183,856.24 : 3,275,001 = 836,397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183,856.24/3,275,001 = 836,397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183,856.24x = 3,275,001 × 836,397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183,856.24x = 2,739,203,238,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,203,238,397.68/2,183,856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,296.50

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