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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,786.78, 3,262,770.70 and 658,520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,786.78, 3,262,770.70 and 658,520.58 is: 987,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,786.78 : 3,262,770.70 = 658,520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,786.78/3,262,770.70 = 658,520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,786.78x = 3,262,770.70 × 658,520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,786.78x = 2,148,601,653,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,601,653,771.01/2,174,786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,959.68

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