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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,155.80, 3,237,233.70 and 738,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,155.80, 3,237,233.70 and 738,258.20 is: 1,107,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,155.80 : 3,237,233.70 = 738,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,155.80/3,237,233.70 = 738,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,155.80x = 3,237,233.70 × 738,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,155.80x = 2,389,914,324,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,914,324,341.34/2,158,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,387.30

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