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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811,181.60, 2,716,772.40 and 971,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811,181.60, 2,716,772.40 and 971,373.60 is: 1,457,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811,181.60 : 2,716,772.40 = 971,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811,181.60/2,716,772.40 = 971,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811,181.60x = 2,716,772.40 × 971,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811,181.60x = 2,639,000,986,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,000,986,568.64/1,811,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,060.40

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