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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,011.80, 3,258,017.70 and 990,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,011.80, 3,258,017.70 and 990,059.80 is: 1,485,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,011.80 : 3,258,017.70 = 990,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,011.80/3,258,017.70 = 990,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,011.80x = 3,258,017.70 × 990,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,011.80x = 3,225,632,352,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,632,352,458.46/2,172,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,089.70

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