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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180,997.20, 3,272,014.20 and 918,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180,997.20, 3,272,014.20 and 918,174.80 is: 1,377,480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180,997.20 : 3,272,014.20 = 918,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180,997.20/3,272,014.20 = 918,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180,997.20x = 3,272,014.20 × 918,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180,997.20x = 3,004,280,983,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,280,983,682.16/2,180,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,480.44

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