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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218,171.71, 3,327,257.88 and 535,275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218,171.71, 3,327,257.88 and 535,275.21 is: 802,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218,171.71 : 3,327,257.88 = 535,275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218,171.71/3,327,257.88 = 535,275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218,171.71x = 3,327,257.88 × 535,275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218,171.71x = 1,780,998,660,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,998,660,441.15/2,218,171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,912.89

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