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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199,187.80, 3,297,797.55 and 850,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199,187.80, 3,297,797.55 and 850,902.30 is: 1,275,972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199,187.80 : 3,297,797.55 = 850,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199,187.80/3,297,797.55 = 850,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199,187.80x = 3,297,797.55 × 850,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199,187.80x = 2,806,103,520,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,103,520,229.37/2,199,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,972.67

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