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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,049.40, 2,978,108.44 and 1,191,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,049.40, 2,978,108.44 and 1,191,180.02 is: 1,643,828.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,049.40 : 2,978,108.44 = 1,191,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,049.40/2,978,108.44 = 1,191,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,049.40x = 2,978,108.44 × 1,191,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,049.40x = 3,547,463,271,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,463,271,121.37/2,158,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643,828.58

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