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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173,200.30, 3,259,800.45 and 975,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173,200.30, 3,259,800.45 and 975,161.70 is: 1,462,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173,200.30 : 3,259,800.45 = 975,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173,200.30/3,259,800.45 = 975,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173,200.30x = 3,259,800.45 × 975,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173,200.30x = 3,178,832,548,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,832,548,482.77/2,173,200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,742.55

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