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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,114.20, 3,237,171.30 and 737,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,114.20, 3,237,171.30 and 737,957.40 is: 1,106,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,114.20 : 3,237,171.30 = 737,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,114.20/3,237,171.30 = 737,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,114.20x = 3,237,171.30 × 737,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,114.20x = 2,388,894,515,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,894,515,902.62/2,158,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,936.10

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