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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,916.80, 3,255,801.60 and 1,691,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,916.80, 3,255,801.60 and 1,691,878.40 is: 2,536,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,916.80 : 3,255,801.60 = 1,691,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,916.80/3,255,801.60 = 1,691,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,916.80x = 3,255,801.60 × 1,691,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,916.80x = 5,508,420,401,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,420,401,725.44/2,171,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536,202.31

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