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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176,545.60, 3,263,263.20 and 977,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176,545.60, 3,263,263.20 and 977,486.40 is: 1,465,531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176,545.60 : 3,263,263.20 = 977,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176,545.60/3,263,263.20 = 977,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176,545.60x = 3,263,263.20 × 977,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176,545.60x = 3,189,795,397,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,795,397,620.48/2,176,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,531.16

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