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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108,837.60, 3,163,256.40 and 971,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108,837.60, 3,163,256.40 and 971,597.60 is: 1,457,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108,837.60 : 3,163,256.40 = 971,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108,837.60/3,163,256.40 = 971,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108,837.60x = 3,163,256.40 × 971,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108,837.60x = 3,073,412,326,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,412,326,424.64/2,108,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,396.40

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