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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158,185.80, 2,978,297 and 1,191,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158,185.80, 2,978,297 and 1,191,316.72 is: 1,644,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158,185.80 : 2,978,297 = 1,191,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158,185.80/2,978,297 = 1,191,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158,185.80x = 2,978,297 × 1,191,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158,185.80x = 3,548,095,013,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,095,013,225.84/2,158,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644,017.40

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