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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614,552.74, 3,921,832.20 and 817,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614,552.74, 3,921,832.20 and 817,445.64 is: 1,226,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614,552.74 : 3,921,832.20 = 817,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614,552.74/3,921,832.20 = 817,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614,552.74x = 3,921,832.20 × 817,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614,552.74x = 3,205,884,632,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,884,632,701.61/2,614,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,169.43

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