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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112,187.60, 3,168,281.40 and 974,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112,187.60, 3,168,281.40 and 974,947.60 is: 1,462,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112,187.60 : 3,168,281.40 = 974,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112,187.60/3,168,281.40 = 974,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112,187.60x = 3,168,281.40 × 974,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112,187.60x = 3,088,908,347,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,908,347,054.64/2,112,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,421.40

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