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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,104.60, 3,237,156.90 and 896,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,104.60, 3,237,156.90 and 896,837.40 is: 1,345,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,104.60 : 3,237,156.90 = 896,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,104.60/3,237,156.90 = 896,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,104.60x = 3,237,156.90 × 896,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,104.60x = 2,903,203,377,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,203,377,588.06/2,158,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,256.10

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