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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170,362.72, 2,995,254 and 1,203,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170,362.72, 2,995,254 and 1,203,585.60 is: 1,661,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170,362.72 : 2,995,254 = 1,203,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170,362.72/2,995,254 = 1,203,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170,362.72x = 2,995,254 × 1,203,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170,362.72x = 3,605,044,582,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,044,582,742.40/2,170,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661,033.22

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