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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,850.79, 3,278,994.93 and 669,516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,850.79, 3,278,994.93 and 669,516.21 is: 1,004,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,850.79 : 3,278,994.93 = 669,516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,850.79/3,278,994.93 = 669,516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,850.79x = 3,278,994.93 × 669,516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,850.79x = 2,195,340,258,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,340,258,142.82/2,185,850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,341.32

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