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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151,567.90, 3,227,351.85 and 971,919.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151,567.90, 3,227,351.85 and 971,919.90 is: 1,457,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151,567.90 : 3,227,351.85 = 971,919.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151,567.90/3,227,351.85 = 971,919.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151,567.90x = 3,227,351.85 × 971,919.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151,567.90x = 3,136,727,487,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,727,487,316.82/2,151,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,879.85

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