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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,732.57, 3,271,078.28 and 966,648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,732.57, 3,271,078.28 and 966,648.74 is: 1,449,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,732.57 : 3,271,078.28 = 966,648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,732.57/3,271,078.28 = 966,648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,732.57x = 3,271,078.28 × 966,648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,732.57x = 3,161,983,683,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,983,683,864.60/2,181,732.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,299.39

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