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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117,065.70, 3,181,897.47 and 995,922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117,065.70, 3,181,897.47 and 995,922.02 is: 1,496,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117,065.70 : 3,181,897.47 = 995,922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117,065.70/3,181,897.47 = 995,922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117,065.70x = 3,181,897.47 × 995,922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117,065.70x = 3,168,921,755,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,921,755,755.29/2,117,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,846.20

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