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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152,961.17, 3,227,223.77 and 955,447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152,961.17, 3,227,223.77 and 955,447.45 is: 1,432,186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152,961.17 : 3,227,223.77 = 955,447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152,961.17/3,227,223.77 = 955,447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152,961.17x = 3,227,223.77 × 955,447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152,961.17x = 3,083,442,712,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,442,712,363.52/2,152,961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,186.87

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