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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,169.72, 2,996,225.10 and 1,204,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,169.72, 2,996,225.10 and 1,204,232.76 is: 1,661,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,169.72 : 2,996,225.10 = 1,204,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,169.72/2,996,225.10 = 1,204,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,169.72x = 2,996,225.10 × 1,204,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,169.72x = 3,608,152,421,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,152,421,754.28/2,171,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661,847.25

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