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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,138.60, 3,237,207.90 and 1,486,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,138.60, 3,237,207.90 and 1,486,292.20 is: 2,229,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,138.60 : 3,237,207.90 = 1,486,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,138.60/3,237,207.90 = 1,486,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,138.60x = 3,237,207.90 × 1,486,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,138.60x = 4,811,436,851,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,436,851,548.38/2,158,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229,438.30

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