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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,557.65, 2,996,753.08 and 1,204,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,557.65, 2,996,753.08 and 1,204,687.96 is: 1,662,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,557.65 : 2,996,753.08 = 1,204,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,557.65/2,996,753.08 = 1,204,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,557.65x = 2,996,753.08 × 1,204,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,557.65x = 3,610,152,357,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,152,357,580.64/2,171,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,471.34

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