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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171,982.80, 3,258,281.40 and 675,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171,982.80, 3,258,281.40 and 675,918.80 is: 1,013,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171,982.80 : 3,258,281.40 = 675,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171,982.80/3,258,281.40 = 675,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171,982.80x = 3,258,281.40 × 675,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171,982.80x = 2,202,333,653,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,333,653,950.32/2,171,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013,973.80

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