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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,251.20, 3,279,837.60 and 923,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,251.20, 3,279,837.60 and 923,428.80 is: 1,385,337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,251.20 : 3,279,837.60 = 923,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,251.20/3,279,837.60 = 923,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,251.20x = 3,279,837.60 × 923,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,251.20x = 3,028,696,499,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,696,499,162.88/2,186,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,337.83

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