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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,055.96, 2,996,240.76 and 1,204,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,055.96, 2,996,240.76 and 1,204,497 is: 1,662,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,055.96 : 2,996,240.76 = 1,204,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,055.96/2,996,240.76 = 1,204,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,055.96x = 2,996,240.76 × 1,204,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,055.96x = 3,608,963,006,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,963,006,697.72/2,171,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,307.68

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