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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161,568.16, 3,242,704.60 and 665,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161,568.16, 3,242,704.60 and 665,660.16 is: 998,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161,568.16 : 3,242,704.60 = 665,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161,568.16/3,242,704.60 = 665,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161,568.16x = 3,242,704.60 × 665,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161,568.16x = 2,158,539,262,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,539,262,868.74/2,161,568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,598.75

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