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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180,849.40, 3,271,274.10 and 981,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180,849.40, 3,271,274.10 and 981,370.40 is: 1,472,055.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180,849.40 : 3,271,274.10 = 981,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180,849.40/3,271,274.10 = 981,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180,849.40x = 3,271,274.10 × 981,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180,849.40x = 3,210,331,555,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,331,555,670.27/2,180,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,055.59

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