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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138,708.74, 3,208,063.14 and 718,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138,708.74, 3,208,063.14 and 718,764.86 is: 1,078,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138,708.74 : 3,208,063.14 = 718,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138,708.74/3,208,063.14 = 718,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138,708.74x = 3,208,063.14 × 718,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138,708.74x = 2,305,843,053,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,843,053,693.26/2,138,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078,147.30

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