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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,373.60, 3,257,060.40 and 972,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,373.60, 3,257,060.40 and 972,022.80 is: 1,458,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,373.60 : 3,257,060.40 = 972,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,373.60/3,257,060.40 = 972,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,373.60x = 3,257,060.40 × 972,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,373.60x = 3,165,936,969,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,936,969,777.12/2,171,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,034.20

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