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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179,978.64, 3,265,241.88 and 1,055,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179,978.64, 3,265,241.88 and 1,055,690 is: 1,581,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179,978.64 : 3,265,241.88 = 1,055,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179,978.64/3,265,241.88 = 1,055,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179,978.64x = 3,265,241.88 × 1,055,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179,978.64x = 3,447,083,200,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,083,200,297.20/2,179,978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,246.32

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