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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,837.50, 3,270,510.67 and 967,985.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,837.50, 3,270,510.67 and 967,985.78 is: 1,450,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,837.50 : 3,270,510.67 = 967,985.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,837.50/3,270,510.67 = 967,985.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,837.50x = 3,270,510.67 × 967,985.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,837.50x = 3,165,807,820,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,807,820,614.89/2,181,837.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,982.40

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