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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174,999.70, 3,262,499.55 and 1,179,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174,999.70, 3,262,499.55 and 1,179,671.70 is: 1,769,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174,999.70 : 3,262,499.55 = 1,179,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174,999.70/3,262,499.55 = 1,179,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174,999.70x = 3,262,499.55 × 1,179,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174,999.70x = 3,848,678,390,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,678,390,397.74/2,174,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769,507.55

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