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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159,197.32, 3,236,628.42 and 738,281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159,197.32, 3,236,628.42 and 738,281.55 is: 1,106,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159,197.32 : 3,236,628.42 = 738,281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159,197.32/3,236,628.42 = 738,281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159,197.32x = 3,236,628.42 × 738,281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159,197.32x = 2,389,543,046,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,543,046,691.65/2,159,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106,681.18

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