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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151,567.40, 3,227,351.10 and 971,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151,567.40, 3,227,351.10 and 971,919.40 is: 1,457,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151,567.40 : 3,227,351.10 = 971,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151,567.40/3,227,351.10 = 971,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151,567.40x = 3,227,351.10 × 971,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151,567.40x = 3,136,725,144,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,725,144,701.34/2,151,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,879.10

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