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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173,045.80, 3,259,568.70 and 975,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173,045.80, 3,259,568.70 and 975,007.20 is: 1,462,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173,045.80 : 3,259,568.70 = 975,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173,045.80/3,259,568.70 = 975,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173,045.80x = 3,259,568.70 × 975,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173,045.80x = 3,178,102,951,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,102,951,394.64/2,173,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,510.80

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