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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257,122.96, 3,385,736.39 and 551,280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257,122.96, 3,385,736.39 and 551,280.42 is: 826,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257,122.96 : 3,385,736.39 = 551,280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257,122.96/3,385,736.39 = 551,280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257,122.96x = 3,385,736.39 × 551,280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257,122.96x = 1,866,490,180,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,490,180,466.69/2,257,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,933.32

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