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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134,660.91, 3,203,043.41 and 997,501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134,660.91, 3,203,043.41 and 997,501.57 is: 1,496,743.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134,660.91 : 3,203,043.41 = 997,501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134,660.91/3,203,043.41 = 997,501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134,660.91x = 3,203,043.41 × 997,501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134,660.91x = 3,195,040,824,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,040,824,739.30/2,134,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,743.96

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