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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,175.64, 2,978,265.60 and 1,191,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,175.64, 2,978,265.60 and 1,191,306.24 is: 1,643,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,175.64 : 2,978,265.60 = 1,191,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,175.64/2,978,265.60 = 1,191,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,175.64x = 2,978,265.60 × 1,191,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,175.64x = 3,548,026,393,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,026,393,657.34/2,158,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643,993.35

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