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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175,427.10, 3,263,140.65 and 977,923.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175,427.10, 3,263,140.65 and 977,923.10 is: 1,466,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175,427.10 : 3,263,140.65 = 977,923.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175,427.10/3,263,140.65 = 977,923.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175,427.10x = 3,263,140.65 × 977,923.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175,427.10x = 3,191,100,620,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,100,620,184.01/2,175,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,884.65

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