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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108,159.24, 3,162,181.44 and 591,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108,159.24, 3,162,181.44 and 591,854.72 is: 887,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108,159.24 : 3,162,181.44 = 591,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108,159.24/3,162,181.44 = 591,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108,159.24x = 3,162,181.44 × 591,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108,159.24x = 1,871,552,010,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,552,010,760.40/2,108,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,765.96

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