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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521,867.77, 3,782,521.34 and 902,571.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521,867.77, 3,782,521.34 and 902,571.21 is: 1,353,756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521,867.77 : 3,782,521.34 = 902,571.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521,867.77/3,782,521.34 = 902,571.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521,867.77x = 3,782,521.34 × 902,571.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521,867.77x = 3,413,994,858,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,994,858,181.77/2,521,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353,756.49

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