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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151,566.40, 3,227,349.60 and 971,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151,566.40, 3,227,349.60 and 971,918.40 is: 1,457,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151,566.40 : 3,227,349.60 = 971,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151,566.40/3,227,349.60 = 971,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151,566.40x = 3,227,349.60 × 971,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151,566.40x = 3,136,720,459,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,720,459,472.64/2,151,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,877.60

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