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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,350.94, 3,257,049.78 and 655,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,350.94, 3,257,049.78 and 655,047 is: 982,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,350.94 : 3,257,049.78 = 655,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,350.94/3,257,049.78 = 655,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,350.94x = 3,257,049.78 × 655,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,350.94x = 2,133,520,687,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,520,687,239.66/2,171,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,577.55

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