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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179,504.14, 3,269,223.33 and 980,579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179,504.14, 3,269,223.33 and 980,579.81 is: 1,470,854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179,504.14 : 3,269,223.33 = 980,579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179,504.14/3,269,223.33 = 980,579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179,504.14x = 3,269,223.33 × 980,579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179,504.14x = 3,205,734,375,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,734,375,432.85/2,179,504.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,854.91

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