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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251,957.93, 3,377,238.38 and 812,454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251,957.93, 3,377,238.38 and 812,454.21 is: 1,218,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251,957.93 : 3,377,238.38 = 812,454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251,957.93/3,377,238.38 = 812,454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251,957.93x = 3,377,238.38 × 812,454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251,957.93x = 2,743,851,527,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,851,527,205.50/2,251,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,429.30

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