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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184,657, 3,277,538.46 and 608,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184,657, 3,277,538.46 and 608,721 is: 913,235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184,657 : 3,277,538.46 = 608,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184,657/3,277,538.46 = 608,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184,657x = 3,277,538.46 × 608,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184,657x = 1,995,106,488,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,106,488,909.66/2,184,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,235.57

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