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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167,581.40, 3,253,215.30 and 971,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167,581.40, 3,253,215.30 and 971,344.60 is: 1,457,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167,581.40 : 3,253,215.30 = 971,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167,581.40/3,253,215.30 = 971,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167,581.40x = 3,253,215.30 × 971,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167,581.40x = 3,159,993,114,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,993,114,292.38/2,167,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,842.88

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