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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167,466.40, 3,253,042.80 and 971,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167,466.40, 3,253,042.80 and 971,229.60 is: 1,457,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167,466.40 : 3,253,042.80 = 971,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167,466.40/3,253,042.80 = 971,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167,466.40x = 3,253,042.80 × 971,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167,466.40x = 3,159,451,457,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,451,457,426.88/2,167,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,670.33

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