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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175,692.40, 3,264,229.80 and 977,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175,692.40, 3,264,229.80 and 977,151.60 is: 1,466,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175,692.40 : 3,264,229.80 = 977,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175,692.40/3,264,229.80 = 977,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175,692.40x = 3,264,229.80 × 977,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175,692.40x = 3,189,647,371,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,647,371,837.68/2,175,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,037.83

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