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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256,532.20, 3,385,296.63 and 836,588.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256,532.20, 3,385,296.63 and 836,588.31 is: 1,255,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256,532.20 : 3,385,296.63 = 836,588.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256,532.20/3,385,296.63 = 836,588.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256,532.20x = 3,385,296.63 × 836,588.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256,532.20x = 2,832,099,586,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,099,586,540.40/2,256,532.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,067.22

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