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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,014.91, 3,271,272.08 and 583,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,014.91, 3,271,272.08 and 583,702.61 is: 875,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,014.91 : 3,271,272.08 = 583,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,014.91/3,271,272.08 = 583,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,014.91x = 3,271,272.08 × 583,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,014.91x = 1,909,450,031,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,450,031,841.26/2,181,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,486.92

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