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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133,648.60, 3,196,001.70 and 997,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133,648.60, 3,196,001.70 and 997,380.60 is: 1,493,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133,648.60 : 3,196,001.70 = 997,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133,648.60/3,196,001.70 = 997,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133,648.60x = 3,196,001.70 × 997,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133,648.60x = 3,187,630,093,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,630,093,147.02/2,133,648.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,980.82

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