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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138,183.52, 2,949,871.33 and 1,220,463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138,183.52, 2,949,871.33 and 1,220,463.78 is: 1,683,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138,183.52 : 2,949,871.33 = 1,220,463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138,183.52/2,949,871.33 = 1,220,463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138,183.52x = 2,949,871.33 × 1,220,463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138,183.52x = 3,600,211,113,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,211,113,925.43/2,138,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683,770.86

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