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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108,257, 3,162,472.98 and 612,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108,257, 3,162,472.98 and 612,349 is: 918,548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108,257 : 3,162,472.98 = 612,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108,257/3,162,472.98 = 612,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108,257x = 3,162,472.98 × 612,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108,257x = 1,936,537,166,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,537,166,830.02/2,108,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,548.91

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