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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172,043.40, 3,256,756.14 and 973,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172,043.40, 3,256,756.14 and 973,749 is: 1,460,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172,043.40 : 3,256,756.14 = 973,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172,043.40/3,256,756.14 = 973,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172,043.40x = 3,256,756.14 × 973,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172,043.40x = 3,171,263,034,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,263,034,568.86/2,172,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,036.68

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