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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157,872.80, 3,236,809.20 and 737,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157,872.80, 3,236,809.20 and 737,975.20 is: 1,106,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157,872.80 : 3,236,809.20 = 737,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157,872.80/3,236,809.20 = 737,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157,872.80x = 3,236,809.20 × 737,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157,872.80x = 2,388,684,916,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,684,916,731.84/2,157,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,962.80

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