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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157,771.70, 3,236,657.55 and 737,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157,771.70, 3,236,657.55 and 737,701.30 is: 1,106,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157,771.70 : 3,236,657.55 = 737,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157,771.70/3,236,657.55 = 737,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157,771.70x = 3,236,657.55 × 737,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157,771.70x = 2,387,686,482,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,686,482,289.82/2,157,771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,551.95

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