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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,612.82, 3,257,419.17 and 1,176,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,612.82, 3,257,419.17 and 1,176,284.82 is: 1,764,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,612.82 : 3,257,419.17 = 1,176,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,612.82/3,257,419.17 = 1,176,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,612.82x = 3,257,419.17 × 1,176,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,612.82x = 3,831,652,722,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,652,722,048.00/2,171,612.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764,427.20

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