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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,373.72, 2,996,254.08 and 1,204,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,373.72, 2,996,254.08 and 1,204,261.80 is: 1,661,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,373.72 : 2,996,254.08 = 1,204,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,373.72/2,996,254.08 = 1,204,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,373.72x = 2,996,254.08 × 1,204,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,373.72x = 3,608,274,331,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,274,331,638.14/2,171,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661,747.26

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