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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179,807.80, 3,267,378.90 and 981,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179,807.80, 3,267,378.90 and 981,526.20 is: 1,471,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179,807.80 : 3,267,378.90 = 981,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179,807.80/3,267,378.90 = 981,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179,807.80x = 3,267,378.90 × 981,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179,807.80x = 3,207,017,995,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,017,995,677.18/2,179,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,238.88

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