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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,114.60, 3,237,171.90 and 896,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,114.60, 3,237,171.90 and 896,847.40 is: 1,345,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,114.60 : 3,237,171.90 = 896,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,114.60/3,237,171.90 = 896,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,114.60x = 3,237,171.90 × 896,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,114.60x = 2,903,249,201,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,249,201,868.06/2,158,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,271.10

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