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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133,809.60, 3,196,243.20 and 997,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133,809.60, 3,196,243.20 and 997,541.60 is: 1,494,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133,809.60 : 3,196,243.20 = 997,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133,809.60/3,196,243.20 = 997,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133,809.60x = 3,196,243.20 × 997,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133,809.60x = 3,188,385,555,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,385,555,717.12/2,133,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,222.14

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