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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180,852.90, 3,271,279.35 and 981,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180,852.90, 3,271,279.35 and 981,373.90 is: 1,472,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180,852.90 : 3,271,279.35 = 981,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180,852.90/3,271,279.35 = 981,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180,852.90x = 3,271,279.35 × 981,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180,852.90x = 3,210,348,173,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,348,173,698.97/2,180,852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,060.85

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