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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,137.60, 3,237,206.40 and 1,486,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,137.60, 3,237,206.40 and 1,486,291.20 is: 2,229,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,137.60 : 3,237,206.40 = 1,486,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,137.60/3,237,206.40 = 1,486,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,137.60x = 3,237,206.40 × 1,486,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,137.60x = 4,811,431,384,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,431,384,903.68/2,158,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229,436.80

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