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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496,171.62, 3,743,543.19 and 813,422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496,171.62, 3,743,543.19 and 813,422.18 is: 1,219,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496,171.62 : 3,743,543.19 = 813,422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496,171.62/3,743,543.19 = 813,422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496,171.62x = 3,743,543.19 × 813,422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496,171.62x = 3,045,081,062,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,081,062,533.95/2,496,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219,900.52

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