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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,072.64, 3,018,247.74 and 1,220,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,072.64, 3,018,247.74 and 1,220,287.36 is: 1,684,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,072.64 : 3,018,247.74 = 1,220,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,072.64/3,018,247.74 = 1,220,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,072.64x = 3,018,247.74 × 1,220,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,072.64x = 3,683,129,566,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,129,566,470.57/2,187,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684,045.38

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