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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133,706.60, 3,196,088.70 and 997,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133,706.60, 3,196,088.70 and 997,438.60 is: 1,494,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133,706.60 : 3,196,088.70 = 997,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133,706.60/3,196,088.70 = 997,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133,706.60x = 3,196,088.70 × 997,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133,706.60x = 3,187,902,238,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,902,238,403.82/2,133,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,067.76

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