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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170,679, 2,995,537.02 and 1,203,957.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170,679, 2,995,537.02 and 1,203,957.32 is: 1,661,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170,679 : 2,995,537.02 = 1,203,957.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170,679/2,995,537.02 = 1,203,957.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170,679x = 2,995,537.02 × 1,203,957.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170,679x = 3,606,498,722,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,498,722,559.99/2,170,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661,461.10

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