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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262,917.52, 3,396,508.74 and 824,991.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262,917.52, 3,396,508.74 and 824,991.21 is: 1,238,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262,917.52 : 3,396,508.74 = 824,991.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262,917.52/3,396,508.74 = 824,991.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262,917.52x = 3,396,508.74 × 824,991.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262,917.52x = 2,802,089,855,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,089,855,188.18/2,262,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,264.25

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