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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,281.70, 3,280,922.55 and 766,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,281.70, 3,280,922.55 and 766,825.20 is: 1,150,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,281.70 : 3,280,922.55 = 766,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,281.70/3,280,922.55 = 766,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,281.70x = 3,280,922.55 × 766,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,281.70x = 2,515,894,090,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,894,090,588.26/2,187,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,237.80

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