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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138,321.90, 3,207,961.55 and 718,339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138,321.90, 3,207,961.55 and 718,339.25 is: 1,077,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138,321.90 : 3,207,961.55 = 718,339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138,321.90/3,207,961.55 = 718,339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138,321.90x = 3,207,961.55 × 718,339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138,321.90x = 2,304,404,679,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,404,679,611.88/2,138,321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,669.68

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