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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,541.70, 3,278,312.55 and 1,707,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,541.70, 3,278,312.55 and 1,707,244.80 is: 2,560,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,541.70 : 3,278,312.55 = 1,707,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,541.70/3,278,312.55 = 1,707,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,541.70x = 3,278,312.55 × 1,707,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,541.70x = 5,596,882,053,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,882,053,762.24/2,185,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560,867.20

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