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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,981.80, 3,258,279.90 and 675,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,981.80, 3,258,279.90 and 675,917.80 is: 1,013,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,981.80 : 3,258,279.90 = 675,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,981.80/3,258,279.90 = 675,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,981.80x = 3,258,279.90 × 675,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,981.80x = 2,202,329,381,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,329,381,792.22/2,171,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,972.30

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