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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,169.40, 3,264,254.10 and 996,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,169.40, 3,264,254.10 and 996,521.40 is: 1,494,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,169.40 : 3,264,254.10 = 996,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,169.40/3,264,254.10 = 996,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,169.40x = 3,264,254.10 × 996,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,169.40x = 3,252,899,065,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,899,065,687.74/2,176,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,782.10

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