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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,517.60, 3,260,221.20 and 975,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,517.60, 3,260,221.20 and 975,458.40 is: 1,462,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,517.60 : 3,260,221.20 = 975,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,517.60/3,260,221.20 = 975,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,517.60x = 3,260,221.20 × 975,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,517.60x = 3,180,210,155,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,210,155,398.08/2,174,517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,489.96

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