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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,379.60, 3,260,014.20 and 975,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,379.60, 3,260,014.20 and 975,320.40 is: 1,462,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,379.60 : 3,260,014.20 = 975,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,379.60/3,260,014.20 = 975,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,379.60x = 3,260,014.20 × 975,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,379.60x = 3,179,558,353,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,558,353,549.68/2,174,379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,283.01

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