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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338,049.52, 3,507,273.12 and 821,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338,049.52, 3,507,273.12 and 821,601.60 is: 1,232,472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338,049.52 : 3,507,273.12 = 821,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338,049.52/3,507,273.12 = 821,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338,049.52x = 3,507,273.12 × 821,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338,049.52x = 2,881,581,207,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,581,207,028.99/2,338,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,472.27

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