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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199,204.31, 3,297,771.24 and 851,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199,204.31, 3,297,771.24 and 851,997.73 is: 1,277,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199,204.31 : 3,297,771.24 = 851,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199,204.31/3,297,771.24 = 851,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199,204.31x = 3,297,771.24 × 851,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199,204.31x = 2,809,693,610,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,693,610,539.29/2,199,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,595.54

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