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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108,848.60, 3,163,272.90 and 971,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108,848.60, 3,163,272.90 and 971,608.60 is: 1,457,412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108,848.60 : 3,163,272.90 = 971,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108,848.60/3,163,272.90 = 971,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108,848.60x = 3,163,272.90 × 971,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108,848.60x = 3,073,463,153,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,463,153,786.94/2,108,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,412.90

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