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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317,207.50, 3,476,336.94 and 821,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317,207.50, 3,476,336.94 and 821,299.50 is: 1,232,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317,207.50 : 3,476,336.94 = 821,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317,207.50/3,476,336.94 = 821,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317,207.50x = 3,476,336.94 × 821,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317,207.50x = 2,855,113,790,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,113,790,653.53/2,317,207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,135.57

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